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Contents Vol 99 | July 2015www.myofficemagazine.co.za | www.facebook.com/shopsa.za

NEWS34 | INDUSTRY NEWS Industry-related news and trade business announcements36 | ECO NEWSA green sustainability update

SALES SAVVY14 | THINK INK A look at the different types of ink18 | HOW TO SELL: SPECIALITY PAPERS Selling speciality papers can add to your bottom line 28 | WHAT DO YOU INK? Try some new techniques with inks

RETAIL SAVVY30 | OUT, DAMN SPOT! A quick and simple guide to removing ink stains32 | BUT IS IT ART? Choosing artwork for your office need not be intimidating

BUSINESS SAVVY03 | NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED Change is good and yet nobody likes it, says Brian Holmes 04 | THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH South Africa’s wealth of unemployed youth threatens to become a pressure cooker for the country, says Anton Herbst06 | COMPETING WITH FREE How can companies compete in a world where free is the competition, asks Gavin Moffat08 | LABOUR LAW: EMPLOYERS ARE SICK OF ABSENTEEISM Employers need the necessary expertise to discipline offenders, says Ivan Israelstam

SPECIAL FEATURES10 |BACK TO SCHOOL BITES The back-to-school season is one of the biggest for the stationery industry12 | PICTURE PERFECT Photo-editing software will help you get the most out of your images26 | SHOP-SA AND TARSUS TACKLE CHANGE A report-back on the shop-sa/Tarsus event 47 | THE REAL STUFF This month we speak to Hans Servas

IN EVERY ISSUE02 | EDITOR’S LETTER21 | WIN THIS: TOWER35 | DIARISE THIS38 | CRIME ALERT39 | PRODUCT SHOWCASE39 | WEB BUTTONS 40 | BUYERS’ GUIDE48 | PUNCHLINE

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For as long as human beings have been around, ink has been used as a way to express thoughts and share creativity and knowledge. The world’s oldest cave painting, a red disk from El Castillo in northern Spain, is dated at 40 800 years old. Carbon black, made from the soot of burnt items, and red ochre were used in most surviving cave paintings. These days, the average person has the most contact

with ink on the printed page. In 2014 it was estimated that enough inkjet ink was sold to fill 4,5 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

In our feature on inks on page 14, we look at the different types of inks, what they are made of and their range of applications. We also explore a brief history of ink, from prehistoric use in cave paintings to the illumination of monastic manuscripts in the Middle Ages.

Painting with ink is something that people still do today, and our article page 28 looks at a number of different techniques that artists who work in the medium of ink use to create shadow, depth and watercolour effects.

And, while it would be nice if our ink works lasted forever, ink stains need not be permanent. Have a look at the ways to remove ink stains from a variety of surfaces – including carpet, tiles and grouting – on page 30.

Continuing with the theme of inks and pictures, our IT Focus feature on page 12 looks at the different types of photo-editing software and how to choose one most suitable for you; while our Furniture feature on page 32 focuses on choosing art for your office.

Ink and paper go hand-in-hand, and our How to Sell article on page 20 looks at speciality papers: how they are made; what they are used for; and how best to sell them to your customers.

And finally, this month we start with a series of articles focusing on the back-to-school (BTS) season (see page 10).

Undoubtedly one of the most profitable times of year for the industry, our build-up will centre on the facts and figures of the season, ways to be most profitable and the future of the industry.

We’d love to hear from our readers about their experience of the BTS season. Please send us an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know what’s on your mind.

Until next month

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The tradition of resistance to change

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BRIAN HOLMES

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Nobody likes change. It’s an endless source of curiosity for me that even when change promises improvement, progress and a better life for us, we fight it. We must be carefully

led through change in our environments. It’s well known that IT projects routinely fail, not because the technology is rubbish, but rather because people eschew the benefits in favour of what they know. We trust what we know. We take comfort in what we trust. We are nothing if not creatures of comfort.

Routine is good. Why else would there be the expression “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”? Traditions are routine. And they can be grand things. Tradition can bring families together for joyful occasions. Like Christmas celebrations. (Although many families use it as annual reminder of why they don’t live together.)

Perhaps tradition and routine aren’t always the best thing. “When men are oppressed it’s a tragedy; when women are oppressed it’s tradition,” said Letty Cottin Pogrebin.

Although Paula McLain, in The Paris Wife, said: “Not everyone believed in marriage then. To marry was to say you believed in the future and in the past, too – that history and tradition and hope could stay knit together to hold you up.” That’s nice.

But then there is this. In Chios, Greece, there’s the tradition of two church parishes assembling on Easter Sunday. They gather around 25 000 firework rockets and about 150 people from each parish fire them at the rival church’s bell

in an attempt to ring it. This tradition has resulted in fires, damaged homes and the occasional death.

And in Solapur, India, people drop their babies from a 15-metre tower and catch them in a white sheet. This tradition has been going on for around 500 years because people think it helps their babies grow up healthy and strong – if they grow up at all.

Perhaps we can be a bit daft with our traditions then. Sometimes change is good.

For example, I’d like to make some changes in our office. I’d like the aircon remote to be made freely available to anyone who wants it, rather than being stashed next to Michelle in a secret location once it is set to her temperature. I’d also like our intern, Kakar, to stop fiddling with the projector right before I want to present to a client. More broadly, I’d like Eskom to end its tradition of load-shedding. It can be tiresome when we no longer have to argue over the aircon’s remote control because there’s no power anyway.

And then there are the little faux pas. Like berating Kakar for his wanton waste of company resources by leaving the heater on all weekend, and forgetting to set the building alarm on a Friday afternoon … and then me doing precisely the same thing the following Monday.

Wouldn’t it be so nice if the heater and the aircon switched themselves off, and the alarm set itself when the last person leaves the building for the day? The office of the future promises just that. And more.

It promises to be able to establish your environment just the way you like it without you having to do a thing about it. The environmentally-conscious can rejoice because the office of the future will not only set the alarm and lock the doors when the last person leaves the building, but automatically adjust the

boardroom’s projector, lights and blinds to your preferred settings as you enter, or help you book the boardroom in the first place. It will also set the temperature by simultaneously adjusting the blinds or smart glass to use as much sun as possible for light and heat, and then turn the heater and the lights down low. It will stop the sprinklers from watering the lawns when the wind’s blowing hurricane force. It will secure the premises when Kakar leaves on a Friday afternoon.

The office of the future is an automated building that comes alive. It uses various types of sensors, connected to the network, that connect to people’s smartphones and tablets. As you move around the building they’re aware of where you are. Sure, there’s a creepy big brother, 1984 aspect to all of this but that can be dialled back to acceptable levels.

It’s not traditional to have an automated office. It’s more traditional, especially in publishing and media, to have broken furniture, collapsed personnel and degenerate surroundings. But the office of the future, with its expensive, automated sensors that can actually help to make Monday mornings slightly more bearable, can save money, make people happier and result in more work being done.

It may well be worthwhile foregoing the tradition of discomfort and displeasure of heading for the office on a Monday morning and grumbling through the parking lot as cold winter evenings frost our sense of humour on the way home. The office of the future will have us believe there’s a serene chiming to signal the building is settled for the night as we coast from the parking lot in a self-driving car that will effortlessly guide us home to happier families.

But that requires change. And we hate change. n

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The fountain of youthSouth Africa’s wealth of unemployed youth threatens to become a pressure cooker for the country

The developed world is getting older, and a lot of the emerging market economies have very youthful populations. Demographics are an important factor when evaluating a country for long-term growth potential. If we now

overlay the accelerating pace of change in technology on changing demographic dynamics, we quickly arrive at a point where we need a lot of new, young talent working side-by-side with the older and wiser existing talent.

Having a younger population is often referred to as a country having an economic dividend. Emerging markets with their youthful and rapidly-urbanising populations drive the formation of a massive new global middle class. The emerging markets are no longer a source of a cheap labour, but instead have become the consumers of the future.

Twenty-one percent of the South African population is younger than nine,

and the average age of our population is around 25. About 1% of our population moves into a city every year, and people are moving out of impoverished circumstances and into the middle class at the rate of about 300 000 per annum. This all points to a substantial economic dividend.

Our challenge, however, lies in the rate at which we are creating new jobs; the type of jobs we are creating; and the skills that our education system is producing for an increasingly different economy to the one we are used to. Our youth unemployment rate is the third highest in the world and, if you look at the number of children that are still to enter the system, the pressure will continue to mount at a socio-economic level. We are also competing on the world stage for talent, and in a highly-connected world labour is becoming increasingly fluid and mobile.

Falling commodity prices, cost pressures and structural issues in the primary sector of our economy (mining and agriculture) have brought on increased automation and consolidation leading to more job losses. This is also evident in the services industries, such as banks. Ironically, this is also where new types of jobs are being

created. These jobs, mostly technology-enabled, require a very different skill set, curriculum and training than our overall educational system is producing. Where it does produce, it does so in very limited numbers.

In our organisation and in our channel this change is also very evident. When I talk to people, one of the major constraints to growth is the dearth of talent. We are exposed to the same limited growth and rising cost pressures. We too are challenged to use technology to increase productivity and our customer experience levels.

I would suggest that we do not have a talent challenge. There is nothing to suggest that our youth is any less talented than their global peers. They do, however, lack opportunities. It is incumbent on us not to wait for the system to produce the required talent. We have numerous mechanisms available to us to bring talented young people into our organisations.

Our youth could be a fountain of talent or, if we do nothing, they could become an unskilled, unemployed and disillusioned pressure cooker that will erupt. n

ANTON HERBST

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Competing with freeHow can companies compete in a world where free is the competition?

I am fortunate to live in a fibrehood – a term used to describe an area that has fibre to the home (FTTH). We are the second suburb in our part of Jo’burg to be “online”, and it is quite an experience to be “juiced” to the Internet in what is almost realtime – or at least the speed at which online is meant to be experienced.

It goes without saying (although I am going to say it): high-speed Internet access is a game-changer. It is a pipe that enables everything from a quick Web site access experience to more societally beneficial aspects, such as telemedicine and an education revolution.

There are few conversations in the ICT space that do not, at least briefly, touch on the damage that fixed-line monopolies and bandwidth restrictions cause. I am curious to know if an economist has ever put a number to the negative impact. Is there a percentage of GDP that we have lost, or at least not gained, by being so constrained by slow access speeds?

FTTH is a phenomenal experience for any South African who currently has some form of DSL, even for those who have 50Mbps speeds. Accessing the things that you want and need online becomes a breeze. Updating a 2Gb application on your PC, Mac or mobile device is what it should be: a non-event. It is amusing to note that Microsoft progress bars on downloads no longer have time to think. They run from left to right trying to catch up as the data streams in.

It’s not about the speed of access. It’s about what comes next. Now that I have fibre at home, everywhere else I go is such a drag. Accessing a WiFi hotspot like those offered at restaurants and airports feels counterproductive. During peak times when 20 people are using the WiFi simultaneously, this “service” makes a mission of even the simplest of tasks.

It’s about the fact that it is cheaper for these places to have their own fibre than to use an outsourced service, and with far better quality of service. Why outsource when it’s cheaper to do it yourself?

How will companies compete when

there is no longer a business case to charge for Internet access? As more submarine cables become available, bandwidth will not only be more plentiful but prices should drop dramatically, enabling businesses and entrepreneurs in ways we cannot even think of today. Wide-area WiFi like that being offered in Pretoria and Soweto will be the norm and not the exception. How will the players selling WiFi compete in this space? Value-added services alone won’t cut mustard.

When competition increases or there is a dramatic drop in pricing, there’s always a winner and loser. The winner is generally the one that is relatively awake, can see the writing on the wall or is part of the group changing that writing. They have one eye on innovation and the other on their core business. They also have a good customer service ethic and are generally focused on – strangely enough – the customer.

When your business environment starts to commoditise, will you be able to compete with increased competition and plunging margins? How far are you from having to compete with free? n

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DR IVAN ISRAELSTAM

Employers are sick of absenteeism

Due to the lenience showed by arbitrators towards workplace offenders, employers are nervous of dismissing employees for absenteeism.

Proof that this problem is not merely theoretical is that, since 1998, there have been several cases where employees, dismissed for absenteeism, have been reinstated by the CCMA and/or awarded compensation. Discussion of some case law decisions should assist employers in avoiding such legal pitfalls.

In the case of NUMSA obo Damons versus Delta Motor Corporation and Another (2003 2 BALR 180 CCMA) the employee was dismissed for repeated

absenteeism. The CCMA commissioner ruled that the employer had not complied with its own policy, found the dismissal to be unfair and ordered the employer to reinstate the employee.

In the case of Krouwkamp versus Tanua Technologies (2002 5 BALR 508 CCMA) the employee was dismissed for having been absent without leave for four days. The employer held the disciplinary hearing while the employee was still absent but later offered to hold a new hearing. However, the employee refused this offer, saying that she had already been dismissed.

The arbitrator held that the employer had not made a proper effort to contact the employee before holding the first hearing. The commissioner accepted the employee’s evidence that she had been ill and found that the employer had acted too hastily. The dismissal was found to be unfair and the employer was required to pay the employee compensation

amounting to 12 months’ remuneration.The above cases show that, while

employees can be dismissed for absenteeism:• One small mistake on the part of

the employer can result in the re-instatement and/or compensation of the employee at the employer’s expense;

• Management must be able to understand the law and their own policies well enough to implement them faultlessly;

• The employer’s failure to follow fair procedure is most likely to work in the employee’s favour; and

• The failure of employers to use the internal and external labour law experts available to it is likely to cause the employer’s undoing.

While absenteeism is the biggest workplace problem for employers, they cannot afford to discipline offenders without the necessary expertise. n


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Back to school bitesThe back-to-school season is one of the biggest for the stationery industry

Twenty-one percent of the South African population is younger than nine, while half of all Africans are under the age of 20.

Children are influential in parents’ spending decisions, with 65% of consumer spending either directly or indirectly attributed to young people.

According to Olivia Rungasamy, manager of Waltons’ Back2School, Waltons has experienced a double-digit percentage growth over the past four Back2School seasons.

Primary school learners will always need to have everything prescribed by a school, while a high school learner may already have stationery items from prior years. This makes primary school learners an ideal target market.

The move to electronic books and the increase in the use of technology in schools is forecast to eat into around 33% of back-to-school revenue.

Back-to-school pundits estimate BTS revenue to be in excess of R1-billion. That does not include the rest of the year’s stationery sales in-store, or the huge informal stationery sector of imported products from China and elsewhere in Asia that are sold through wholesalers and Chinese markets around the country. It also excludes government tender business.

Source: Supermarket and Retailer, October 2013

Writing instruments are set to register strong current value growth of 6% in 2014 as the category matches growth rates recorded in during 2013. Much of this growth can be attributed to the large consumer base for writing instruments, particularly school pupils and businesses, while price inflation due to exchange rate volatility is also set to play a role in terms of boosting value growth in writing instruments during 2014.

Source: Writing Instruments in South Africa 2014 by EuroMonitor

Bic South Africa maintained its leading position in writing instruments in South Africa in 2013 with a value share of 12%, followed by Silveray Statmark and Staedtler South Africa, each with a value share of 11%.


Writing instruments in South Africa are expected to record marginally positive value growth over the forecast period. The average unit price of writing instruments is expected to remain static in constant 2014 terms over the forecast period, with any price rises due to inflationary pressures.



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Mechanical pencils and roller ball point pens are expected to be the writing instruments categories to record the highest volume growth over the forecast period, which is set to be due to the rising consumer demand for more sophisticated writing instruments.


People are moving out of poverty and into the middle class at the rate of about 300 000 people per year.

Between 30% and 35% of office products in the UK are ordered online, while in South Africa that figure stands at around 2%.

According to Mark Wood, Pick n Pay’s General Merchandise GM, most of the store’s BTS product lines are branded items. Pick n Pay has noted that despite tough economic times, people become brand loyal.

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Picture perfectPhoto-editing software will help you get the most out of your images

Photo-editing software is a useful tool to have for touching up images and photographs. A wide variety of this type of software is available to suit every skill level, budget and device.

PhotoshopAdobe Photoshop is the world-renown industry standard in graphics editing. Not just simple photo-editing software, Photoshop is cable of editing images in multiple layers and doctoring images with a range of tools while supporting a number of different colour models (including CMYK, RGB, spot colour and duotone). Photoshop has vast support for graphic file formats, but also uses its own .PSD and .PSB file formats. The program has limited abilities to edit or render text, vector graphics, 3D graphics and video. An array of plugins ensure that Photoshop can expand its feature set to suit almost every need, and a number of satellite programs have been developed and distributed independently of Photoshop that can run inside the program itself, offering new or enhanced features.

Once standalone software that was bought on a licence basis, Photoshop now operates as a cloud-based subscription model called Creative Cloud. A subscription to the software is paid on a monthly basis and is approximately $20 (R245) per user per month, while a subscription to the entire Creative Cloud suite of products is $50 (R600) per user per month.

Adobe Photoshop can be used on computers running OS X or Windows.

Although Photoshop is considered among the best in photo-editing software,

many people find it complicated and hard to use, especially if they do not use it often and are not familiar with its extensive array of menus. The pricing model can also be prohibitive for private use.

LightroomAdobe Photoshop Lightroom is part of the Adobe suite of products. It is a photo editor and -organiser, and runs on Windows and OS X. It allows users to view, retouch and organise digital images. It is much more limited in functionality than Photoshop, and only accepts standard image formats. However, because of this it is cheaper than Photoshop at only $9 (R110) per user per month.

PicasaUnlike paid-for Adobe products, Picasa is a free software program for organising and editing photos. It also encompasses a photo-sharing Web site. Originally created by a company named Lifescape, Google bought it in July 2004. Picasa works on machines running Windows and Mac OS X. There is also an iPhoto plugin and a standalone program for uploading photos.

Picasa offers several basic photo-editing functions, including colour enhancement, filters, frames, red-eye reduction, cropping and simple text editing. Other features include slide shows, printing and image timelines. Images can also be prepared for external use, such as for e-mailing or printing, by reducing file size and setting up page layouts. Picasa integrates with a number of online photo printing services. The program supports Google’s WebP image format, as well as the JPG format and most RAW image format files. Users can view and edit RAW files and save the finished edit as other file formats without any changes to the original RAW file.

Mobile applicationsAs the world becomes increasingly more device-oriented, photo-editing software has become available on smartphones and tablets in the form of apps. The following apps are available on both Android and iOS platforms:• Snapseed is a popular photo-editor

that improves picture quality. Users have complete control over their pictures, and can adjust photos incrementally or fully with an auto-correct feature. The ability to make minor tweaks ensures images look more natural. Snapseed allows users to rotate photos, crop them by dragging the box to where they want it, and brighten them. The disadvantages of Snapseed include no black and white filter, and difficulty in transferring edited images from the device. Snapseed is a free app.

• Studio Design enables users to add words, graphics and textures to photos. There are thousands to choose from in the in-app menu, and there are also a number of paid-for sets available for download from the app stores. Studio Design allows pictures to be exported straight to social media. Studio Design is a free app, although there are add-ons which must be paid for.

• PicsArt is photo-editing app that is ideal for choosing the right filter. Users see the world in a realtime filter, and once the photo has been taken it can be cropped, added to a collage, or written and drawn on. The drawing suite allows users to illustrate their photo with a variety of brushes and layers. However, changes are difficult to make and the program doesn’t offer much more than filters. n


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Think ink

In its simplest form, an ink is composed of pigment and solvent. The pigment gives the ink its hue, while the solvent is the vehicle that carries the colour.

Pigment comes from a variety of sources with nitrogen-containing compounds, commonly known as dyes. Solvent is derived from soybean oil, linseed oil or a heavy petroleum distillate.

Inks run the gamut from pen to printer, and different types of ink have very different applications.

Dye-based inksThese types of ink are made with a water base, and are therefore very cost-effective. They are used in fountain pens and gel pens, for example. They deliver rich, bright colours which don’t smudge easily. The small molecular structure of the dyes used allows for immediate absorption while reflecting and scattering very little light, contributing to their vibrancy.

The water base allows the ink to be soaked into the paper or surface being inked. As the ink is absorbed into the surface, it stains it.

One disadvantage of water-based ink is that it has a tendency to bleed. Because dye-based inks are water soluble, they’re quick to run or smear upon contact with water or humidity – regardless of how long it’s had to dry beforehand.

This characteristic can be used in

an artistic way to create a water-colour effect: lightly spray porous paper with water before applying the ink and it will feather on the page.

Dye-based inks dry quickly and are most often used for card making and scrapbooking.

Many dye-based inks are acid free, but colours will fade over time. The small molecular makeup of the dye means that water-based inks are highly susceptible to oxidation and fading, and the colours they produce usually don’t last very long. Excessive exposure to sunlight or UV rays will accelerate fading.

Another drawback of dye-based inks is unintended overlapping of separate colours, due to the fast-absorbing nature of the ink.

Pigment-based inksPigment-based inks are made from pigments suspended in a glycerine or resin base. They are generally more expensive than water-based ink and are used, for example, in printer cartridges.

Unlike dye-based inks, pigment-based inks do not stain the paper or surface - they sit on top of it instead. This means that less pigment-based ink than dye-based ink will be used to achieve similar colour intensity.




Pigment-based inks can be more vibrant than their

dye-based counterparts, and work very well on matte paper

or embossed paper. However, these inks will not dry on glossy paper.

Pigment-based inks are a favourite with crafters and scrap-bookers because they do not fade that much over time. In fact, they can retain

much of their original vibrancy for up to a century, as long as the correct type of paper is used. This is because each colour is made up

of a neutral base and tiny coloured particles.

These particles aren’t organic and don’t break down to mix

with the liquid – and therefore don’t break down in sunlight either.

This mixture of a neutral base and pigmented colour produces a slightly diluted pattern, so the printed result is often less vibrant than the initial dye-

based version would be.Pigment-based inks are also

great for embossing. They take longer to dry than water-based

inks, ensuring enough time to work with the embossing powders.

Because pigment-based inks can’t be absorbed by traditional paper, pigment ink is more susceptible to smudging if it isn’t allowed to dry thoroughly before handling.

Solid inksSolid inks are a relatively new addition to the world of print. Solid inks are vegetable oil-based, wax-like blocks that are melted and applied to paper. Similar to pigment-based inks, solid inks remain on the surface of paper instead of being absorbed by it. This means they are durable and won’t fade much over time.

The results of solid ink printing are often more vivid than those of pigment-based inks, because the printed colours aren’t broken up by a neutral base.

These types of ink offer an environmental advantage as they are not housed in plastic cartridges that require disposal.

A big downside to solid inks is their lack of availability and their relatively high price point.

Other types of inkThere are a number of different types of ink that occur in the world of print, but they are often used for very specific industries.

Solvent inks contain colour pigments and organic chemical compounds that become waterproof after being treated with heaters. They are used in the production of decals, banners, billboards and artwork on plastic goods.

UV-curable inks become colour-rich polymers when their acrylic molecules are saturated with direct UV rays. They are used to print on stainless steel, glass, wood, ceramic and other materials.

Dye-sublimation inks contain a type of dye that transfers to fabric when heated. This type of ink is used to manufacture T-shirts, caps, flags and other cloth materials. n


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Ink has been a part of the creative process of human beings for many thousands of years. From cave paintings to printers, inks have evolved over time to meet the demands of the modern world. But how did it all begin?

Cave paintingThe first use of ink appears to have in prehistoric times in areas such as Europe and Africa. Cave paintings have been found across the European continent that used red, ochre or black manganese. These inks and dyes came from sap, animal blood and other naturally occurring substances. Cave painters often used animal bones to suck up ink and to blow it into shapes on the wall.

The Middle EastThe Islamic empires of the Middle East, circa 3 000 BC, used a writing instrument called a galam which was made from a reed. Resins such as tar or oil were burnt, and then honey or gum were added. It was then compressed and dried into a tablet which was easy to transport. Evidence of printing exists from this time, where an impress would be rolled onto clay tablets to copy and duplicate images. Writing was done by scribes, one character at a time, and was so expensive that only the rich could afford it.

Ancient EgyptOne of the many lasting things that Ancient Egyptians gave to the world was black ink. This ink was made by mixing black soot with vegetable oil and beeswax, gelatine or gum. Inks of different colours were made by replacing the soot with other substances, such as ochre. The ink made by the Ancient Egyptians was of a very high quality, as is evidenced by the pieces of writing that survive to this day. Egyptian scribes brushed ink onto a soft reed, and stencils were used to decorate tombs. Patterns were created with paint, usually in a bright colour such as red, yellow or blue.

Ancient GreeceThe Greeks used a hard reed that was split at the tip and cut into a nib, or a stylus on wax or clay. The wax was poured into a hollowed out depression in a a piece of wood. Papyrus, and later parchment, was available from Egypt, and ink was used on this.

A short history of ink




Ancient RomeAncient Romans also used Egyptian papyrus to write on. They used quills for their pens and their ink contained soot, gum, vinegar and sometimes even octopus ink. Imperial Rome had a large population, and to meet the demand for printed works slaves would copy out the works of the great classical heroes.

ChinaEvidence of the earliest Chinese inks comes from around 256 BC. They were made from soot, glue, natural plant dyes and ground materials such as graphite. The Chinese brush was developed alongside paper in 300 BC. The chief ingredient for high quality ink was lampblack (made from burning vegetable oils) and glue, which could be made from horn or animal hides.The best soot was made from burning specially-selected pine over inverted pottery jars that trapped the soot. The soot was then mixed with glue. Chinese ink was sold in sticks or cakes. It was then ground on an inkstone and mixed with water to create liquid ink.

Medieval EuropeTexts in Medieval Europe were copied out by hand by monks who lived in monasteries. They were beautifully illustrated with inks made from many different sources:• Reds – carmine (cochineal beetles and aluminium salt);

crimson (from insects), lac (a scarlet resinous secretion from insects), red lead, vermilion (from cinnabar) and rust;

• Yellows – weld (from a plant), turmeric, saffron, ochre and orpiment (arsenic trisulphide);

• Greens – verdigris (made by boiling copper plates in vinegar), malachite (a mineral found in nature) and china green (made from buckthorn berries);

• Blues – woad (from plant leaves), indigo (from a plant), turnsole (from plants), ultramarine (made from the minerals lapis lazuli or azurite) and smalt, now known as cobalt blue;

• Whites – white lead (made by corroding sheets of lead with vinegar, and covering that with decaying matter) and chalk;

• Blacks – carbon (from sources such as lampblack, charcoal, or burnt bones or ivory), sepia (made from the ink produced by the cuttlefish) and iron gall ink (from boiling iron nails in vinegar, and mixing it with oak gall extract);

• Gold – gold leaf (gold hammered extremely thinly) and shell gold (gold powder bound in gum Arabic or egg); and

• Silver – either silver leaf, powdered silver or tin leaf.Carbon ink was used as early as 2 500 BC, whereas iron-

gall ink was used from 300 AD onwards. Individuals such as Leonardo da Vinci, Johann Sebastian Bach, Rembrandt van Rijn and Vincent van Gogh used these inks. n


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Speciality paperSpeciality paper is a niche market that you can target to improve your bottom line

Photo paperPhotograph paper is paper specifically designed for the reproduction of photographs. It is usually a bright white due to bleaching or substances such as titanium dioxide. Photo paper is coated with a highly-absorbent material that limits diffusion of the ink. This is often achieved by using refined clay in the paper. There is an overwhelming variety of photo paper, and your customers will need help when choosing the right type for the job.

FinishWhen selling photo paper, a good place to start is with the finish. Ask your customers what it is that they want to achieve when printing out photographs. Some photo papers are glossy, while others have a matte finish or are textured.

Glossy and semi-glossy photo papers are often used by novice photographers and those who want to print snapshots to pass around to friends and family because they deliver bright, larger-than-life colours.

The downside of gloss is that it creates reflections and shine that can partially or totally obscure the image. If your customer wants to frame their prints, the glossy photo paper and the glass will make it very hard to see from a less-than-perfect angle.

Matte photo paper offers a reflection-free solution, delivering darker blacks than gloss paper, which creates better contrast. Matte paper often holds finer detail than a glossy paper, which is key for photos in which texture and details are important.

Durability and longevityThe nature of prints is that they will fade over time. Help your customers to get the most out of their photos by determining what kind of printer they have. A good pigment printer can yield prints that will last for well over 100 years without fading, while a print from a dye printer can last more than 20 years.

However, image longevity generally depends on specific paper and ink combinations, and it is advisable for your customers to read their printer’s manual and see which paper is specifically recommended. Printer vendors manufacture a wide assortment of papers, and they will be selectable in the printing menu on their computers.

Thickness and weightThe thickness (calliper) of photographic paper is measured in millimetres, while the weight is measured in grams per square metre (gsm).

The thickness of the photo paper your client will need is determined by what they want to do with the prints.


Handmade paperHandmade paper is made using a frame (mould) covered with a flat, rigid screen. Traditionally, this type of paper contains different types of plant fibres and cotton rags. Each fibre has its own properties, giving the paper a particular characteristic.

The mould is covered by a flat frame called a deckle, to contain the run-off of wet pulp. This is dipped into a vat of pulp, shaken to distribute the fibres evenly and drained of its excess water. The wet mat of fibres is dried by hot pressing, cold pressing or air drying.

Handmade paper is 100% wood-free, 100% recycled and is dried using renewable energy sources (such as solar).

Advise your customers to buy handmade paper if they are looking for something unique that is ideal for both writing and printing.

Handmade paper has greater tensile,

bursting, tearing and double-fold strength when compared to conventional paper, making it ideal for your customers’ scrap-booking efforts.

Handmade paper manufacture has the following processes:• Sorting and dusting – the raw

material (rags) is sorted by hand to remove unwanted materials, variation in colour and dust.

• Rag chopping – the sorted material is chopped into small uniform-sized pieces to make the pulp.

• Beating – the Hollander beater pulps the chopped rags in water. Inert chemicals are added to give the paper the desired colour, physical properties and consistency.

• Sheet formation – the pulp is diluted with water and put into a vat. The lifting mould is then dipped into the trough, shaken evenly and lifted out

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Thinner paper can be turned easily (such as in a book), while thicker papers are less prone to tearing and creasing and are therefore better to frame. Photo paper is usually between 7mm and 15mm thick, and weighs up to 500gsm.

A general rule of thumb for prints that your customers want to hang is to increase the paper weight as they increase the size of the paper.

Paper whiteness Some papers are whiter than others,

usually due to added whitening agents. If your customer is looking for paper that won’t fade over time, it is best to avoid artificial whiteners. These can appear very white when the photo is printed, but may fade to yellow once it is exposed to light. A good way to test for added brighteners is to compare the front and the back of the photo paper. If the printable side is very white but the back is less so, it has probably been brightened.


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with the pulp on it. This makes thin paper. Alternatively, a fixed measure of pulp is poured evenly onto a mould, which is clamped between two wooden deckles (frames) in a water tank. The mould is then raised mechanically to drain excess water. This is for thicker papers.

• Couching – wet paper is transferred on a cloth/felt sheet, building up a stack of interleaved sheets.

• Pressing – a hydraulic press is used to squeeze out excess water from the sheets. This improves the physical properties of the paper and facilitates drying.

• Drying – paper sheets are hung out to dry.

• Cleaning and sizing – small dirt particles are removed manually with pincers. The cleaned sheets are coated with starch to further improve the physical properties of the paper.

• Calendering – sheets are placed between metallic plates and passed through spring-loaded rollers in a calendering machine. This is to smooth the paper out and enhance the gloss. This process is also used to achieve different textures.

• Cutting – up to this point, sheets have a natural deckle edge. They are then cut to standard paper sizes (such as A5 and A4).

Handmade paper always has minor variations in shade, thickness and density.

Handmade paper can be a lot of fun for your customers to use. However, it is a good idea to warn them that they should avoid using a paper that gives off a lot of dust, as this can have a negative impact on a printer’s internal works.

Recycled paperRecycled paper is any paper made with recovered fibre. This may be

pre-consumer waste (such as paper off-cuts and rejected or surplus printed matter), which is a by-product of the production process; or post-consumer fibre (which includes boxes, old newspapers, magazines, junk mail and mixed waste paper), which is essentially items that people throw away.

In order to recycle printed matter, it needs to be de-inked. Waste paper has the ink, fillings and coatings removed before being pulped.

Recycled paper comes in the same formats as standard paper. The key selling point of recycled paper is the environmental impact it has. Printing on a paper with a high ratio of post-consumer content is a popular option but, due to the de-inking process, it is not that environmentally friendly. Scrap paper that is recycled into newsprint requires far less energy, water and chemical treatment and is better for the Earth.

Metallic paperMetallic paper is just like normal paper, except that, instead of just paper or plastic backing, it has a sheet of Mylar between the paper and the emulsion.

When speaking to customers about metallic papers, ascertain what they want to use it for. It is high gloss and high contrast. This makes it ideal for black and white prints, wedding invitations and scrap-booking. However, metallic papers do not work well in a dark environment and need to be displayed in a well-lit area.

Metallic papers are available in a range of colours, including gold, silver and bronze, and come in standard paper sizes. n

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Seed paper is special handmade paper embedded with wildflower seeds. When the paper is planted in a pot of soil, wildflowers grow from the paper.

To plant seed paper, prepare a pot of soil or small patch of garden. Place the paper on top and cover with a thin layer of soil. Water well and give plenty of sunshine. Keep moist during germination.

Plantable seed paper contains the highest-quality mix of annuals and perennial seeds, including black-eyed susans, poppies and snapdragons. Seed paper is available in a range of colours, including pink, purple and white. It is made with post-consumer waste fibres, cotton remnants or abaca, a renewable leaf fibre. Seed paper can be used for a range of

printing methods, including inkjet printing, off-set printing and screen printing. Seed paper is ideal for invitation cards, greeting cards and envelopes.

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shop-sa and Tarsus tackle change

shop-sa, in conjunction with Tarsus Technology Group, recently organised a number of high-level business meetings involving leading players in the office supplies industry.

Tarsus hosted 12 roadshows throughout South Africa, seeing more than 1 000 customers.

The company offered shop-sa the opportunity to share in their Durban (15 April), Cape Town (14 May) and Johannesburg (28 May) events.

The main aim of these meetings was to inform business leaders of the many changes and challenges facing the office supply channel, and to help them to

respond positively to these. Anton Herbst, CEO of Tarsus, gave a presentation on the future of business technology and the impact it will have on the work environment. Four major disruptors were cited as impacting the modern business: urbanisation; population aging; global connections; and technological changes.

Following the presentation, shop-sa and Tarsus co-hosted a panel discussion. At the Johannesburg event, the panel consisted of Herbst; Bill Bayley, CEO of Rexel Office Products; Craig Noyle, co-founder and director of Innovocom; Riaan Schoonees, MD of Bidvest Waltons; Deon Joubert, MD of Merpak; and Brian

Taylor, GM of Forms Independent Media. The panel entertained questions

pertaining to the future of the office supplies channel; the impact of technology on the sale and distribution of office supplies; the pros and cons of having an online store; brand loyalty; and diversification.

Hans Servas, chairman of shop-sa, closed the session by thanking all those who were present and encouraging greater participation and engagement in the future.

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What do you ink?Try some new techniques with an old arts-and-crafts favourite

Modern inks are far more versatile than their predecessors, offering the artist a range of colours and

transparencies. Inks are able to stand alone, but are also good in mixed media pieces, such as with pastel.

Being able to balance light and dark with line and tone is a skill that can only be learned over time. When using inks, it is a good idea not to over-complicate your work. Let the subtleties of the ink speak for itself, without too much interference.

Choosing inksWhen choosing which type of inks to use, the main considerations are what you are going to use to apply them (a brush, nib or pen) and whether you need a finish which is permanent.

Ink is usually composed of solvents, pigments and dyes, and includes other materials such as resins, lubricants, surfactants or fluorescents.

A major development in inks recently has been the increasing use of pigments and acrylic resins.

Acrylic inks do not have as good a colour intensity as dye-based inks do, but they have a greater resistance to

fading. Acrylic inks are quite similar to watercolours, but more versatile. They usually come in little bottles with eyedropper lids.

Different opacity levels are available, from transparent to opaque. When acrylic dries, it is completely insoluble, meaning you can use completely transparent layers that leave all the detail work in place underneath. Liquid acrylics speckle when wet, but after sufficient drying they are perfectly smooth again.

Tinting is one of the greatest assets of acrylic ink. If a colour isn’t as you want it, add the wash you do want.

Acrylic ink, like watercolour, lightens as it dries, and loses some of its colour.

Preparation There are a few things that will be required for ink drawing.

Paper is an important part of ink art. The type of paper you choose has an effect on the final product because of its inherent texture.

Brushes that are made specifically for watercolour and ink have bristles which are designed to retain the medium. Choosing the size and shape of the brush will largely depend on the outcome you wish to achieve. Use a small brush for fine details, and a large brush to cover more surface area.

The type of instrument used will affect line quality and the overall look of the piece. A nib and nib holder offers precise lines of varying weight, while the lines

created by a brush will be less controlled. Water is the way to control pigment

and tone. Keep water in two separate water containers so that dirty water does not sully your painting. The amount of water you dilute inks with will expose different subtleties in your work. Inks are intermixable, so don’t be afraid to dilute them.

Paper towel is ideal for drying brushes, controlling the spread of ink and wiping up excess water.

A palette is used to mix ink and create clean washes. Anything that will keep your colours separate is suitable to be used as a palette. Pre-mix inks as you would with paints. Less is more too – a few well-mixed colours used in a range of transparencies and intensities will work to great effect.

ExperimentationTry a little experimentation when it comes to your ink art. Different types of pens, nibs and brushes can be used to create different effects. Using unexpected objects like twigs or a handful of grass will create unique patterns.

Using a range of papers will add dimension to your work. Hot-pressed watercolour papers are ideal for use with colour inks. Heavy papers with a rough surface or extremely smooth papers will allow the ink to flow differently. Cold-press paper has a discernible grain, meaning that the grooves of the paper will be visible through your artwork.


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HatchingLinear hatching is one of the most basic pen and ink drawing techniques. A series of straight lines drawn in different thicknesses can create volume and shading. The closer the lines are, the darker the shading will be.

Cross hatchingCross hatching uses straight (or nearly straight) lines that intersect and form tiny crosses. The distance between lines and intersections will make certain areas appear shaded.

Cross contourCross contouring is ideal for conveying form. It follows the object’s outline and fills out the shape, making the drawing look more three-dimensional.

Ink washingInk requires an amount of water to give it vivacity, allowing it to flow and find its edge.

Similar to watercolour painting, and using many of the same principles, the general idea of ink washing is to work from light to dark, and large to small. If you start with the darkest shade, you won’t be able to vary tone, detail or colour. A better idea is to work in layers, starting with the lightest shade visible. Wait until the first layer is dry before applying the next, and continue in this vein. Repeat this process until the tones give your picture a balanced contrast. Fine details can be accentuated by using a fine nib or brush.

Another way to give a piece an ink wash is to use the “wet-on-wet” technique, which involves wetting the area of the paper that will receive the ink and then dropping ink on to the wet spot. This will cause the ink to feather and run in multiple directions.

Stippling Stippling involves using a series of dots to

create form. The closer the dots are, the darker the object will appear. The larger the dots are, the more texture the shading will have. Small stippling marks create a smooth effect.

ScumblingScumbling, or the “steel wool” technique, involves making tiny, squiggly marks that resemble the texture of steel wool. It is another way to create texture in your ink drawings. Random scribbles add more visual interest.

SplatterA messy technique, splattering involves holding a brush or nib dipped in ink in one hand while using the other hand to gently tap the inked utensil, allowing drops to fly on to the paper in a random way. Different colours and washes create a layered, complex effect.

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Out, damn spot!A quick and simple guide to removing ink stains

The written word may be timeless, but an ink stain doesn’t have to be. When attempting to remove ink that you have spilled, the most important step is to identify the type of material the stain is on.

Non-washable fibres, which include carpet, wool and silk, are best cleaned using the sponge method. Dampen a piece of sponge with water and use light strokes, working outward from the centre of the stain. A light spray of hairspray serves to loosen the stain. Apply a few drops of white vinegar to keep the stain moist. Allow to stand for 30 minutes, blotting every five minutes with a clean absorbent pad. Add more water and vinegar to keep the spot moist. Flush with water. Should the stain persist, apply rubbing alcohol for 30 minutes. Blot with a clean absorbent pad, and flush with alcohol at the end.

Washable fibres, such as acrylic fabrics, cotton, polyester or spandex, require a light coating of hair spray to loosen the stain. Soak stained item in a solution of 950ml of warm water, 5ml of dishwashing detergent and 15ml of

white vinegar for 15 minutes. Rinse with water and allow to dry. If the stain persists, replace the vinegar with 15ml of ammonia. Thereafter, rinse thoroughly and allow to dry.

Soft surfaces, like tile, glass, ceramics or porcelain can be cleaned with an all-purpose spray cleaner. If the stain remains, cover the area with a compress sprinkled with ammonia. Rinse well and wash with a cloth dipped in warm, soapy water. Rinse and allow to dry.

Delicate surfaces include things like alabaster and marble. To clean ink off these items, wipe the surface with a cloth or sponge dipped in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and wipe dry. If the stain remains, apply a pad dampened with rubbing alcohol. Leave for a few minutes, and then replace the pad with one moistened with ammonia. Alternate the alcohol and ammonia until the stain is removed. Rinse well with clean water and wipe dry.

Stone surfaces like concrete, brick or sandstone can be washed with a solution of sodium carbonate and water. Use a brush with soft bristles to help scrub. Rinse thoroughly with water and allow to dry.

Smooth surfaces, such as bamboo, cane or paint, can be wiped with a solution of mild soap and water, to which a few drops of ammonia have been added. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.

Grout can be cleaned with a cloth dipped in warm, soapy water. If the stain persists, dip a wet toothbrush into bicarbonate of soda and scrub gently. Rinse well and wipe dry.

Leather or suede items stained with ink are usually permanently damaged. However, before discarding the items apply leather cleaner or a dry-cleaning solvent (for suede). Be sure to test on a part of the item that won’t be seen.

Linoleum can be cleaned with an all-purpose spray cleaner. Then cover the area with a compress wetted with rubbing alcohol. Rinse with water. Super-fine steel wool dipped in liquid floor wax can be used in severe cases. Wash the area with soapy water and allow to dry.

To remove ink from wallpaper, try rubbing the surface with a soft eraser. Work in small movements to avoid tearing the paper. Wipe the area with a cloth or sponge moistened with cold water. Overlap the strokes to avoid streaking, and use a clean cloth to pat dry.

Removing ink stains from wood can be done with dishwashing liquid mixed into hot water and shaken to create lots of bubbles. Use a cloth to apply the foam to the ink stain. Rinse with a clean cloth moistened with water. If the stain persists, rub the area with super-fine steel wool dipped in liquid wax. Rub gently and polish or wax as soon as possible. n


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But is it art?

Choosing artwork for your office need not be intimidating

Artwork can be expensive, and it is often the first to get excluded from the budget when the office needs revamping. However, it’s the

cheapest way to freshen up a space.

Selecting artwork can seem overwhelming, so here are some tips to make your walls look professional and inviting, with minimal cost outlay.

Company personalityWall art is a great way to carry your company’s vision and tone into your physical space. If you want a calming environment then landscapes, seascapes and forest pictures would be a good choice. If you want to be slick and modern, then stark black and white photographic images will convey this feeling. A vibrant look for your space can be achieved with bold, abstract images.

What inspires you?Another way to choose the pictures for your wall is to think about what will add value to you and your colleagues. Does your CEO sail? A foyer with attractive sailing images would be a great way to start their day. Does your team have a love for travel? Top South African photographic travel images would be a way to keep their travel dreams and memories alive. Artworks are as much a part of your company’s image as they are for staff enjoyment, so choose images that mean something to the employees.

Size mattersDetermine how much space you have available, and how many spaces you’d like to fill, and then search for pieces that adequately fit those spaces. When choosing sizes for modern art pieces, the bigger the better for impact. If you can’t choose a large image then display a collection of smaller ones, adding to the collection as you go along. Reframing some existing pieces is a great way to include them in the new collection in a cohesive way.

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Hanging aroundIf you’re hanging artwork above a couch, leave 15cm to 30cm between the furniture and the image. If you’re hanging the artwork on a blank wall, then the rule of thumb is to hang artworks at eye-level and centre them in the space available. There are exceptions to this guideline, but in general it is a fool-proof option to fall back on if you’re unsure. Take into consideration whether the people using this room will be sitting – as in a boardroom – or standing most of the time. Choose the eye-level installation of the artwork accordingly.

BudgetWhat you’d like to spend affects what sort of artwork you’ll be looking for. If you’re printing your own images, then a stretched canvas is more cost effective than a solid, wood-framed image.

Where to find artworkThere are many places to buy artwork that fits every budget, from top-end unique gallery pieces to searching for “free printable images” on Google. A cost-effective and meaningful option is to choose images that your own team has taken for display. Print your own images with services such as www.printwild.co.za, which offer a range of printing and framing services, and turn your images into artworks. You can order art online and have it delivered to your door, ready to hang. If you’d like to choose an image by a top South African artist to print at a custom size, services such as Digital Gallery boast a selection of images that you can order in any size and finish.

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The South Africa Facilities Management Association’s (SAFMA’s) Annual Conference took place from 3 to 4 June Gallagher Estate in Midrand. David Watts of MixFM was the MC and the conference included talks by noted FM experts and industry leaders, in-depth discussions, informative presentations, networking opportunities and a chance to visit the adjacent FM Expo. The conference would not have been as successful without platinum 2015 conference

sponsor Broll; Steelcase, for sponsoring the pre-conference breakfast; and PanFM for sponsoring the lucky draw. Both days were packed with industry leaders and experts sharing their knowledge, shedding light on industry developments and exploring the future of FM, both globally and in South Africa. Hot topics included sustainability, green buildings, energy efficiency and, importantly, establishing international FM standards.

Highlights of the conference included

an opening address by Martijn Drost, FM operations director CBRE, and networking opportunities which were enabled by café style conversations that allowed conference attendees to meet the SAFMA directors and engage with them.

The results of the SAFMA survey were discussed, and delegates heard from this year’s winners of the SAFMA Awards.

SAFMA would like to thank each of their sponsors, members, delegates and participants.

The Facilities Management (FM) Expo was held from 3 to 4 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The event was aimed at anyone involved in managing, maintaining and operating facilities, with a focus on providing tools to make informed decisions. Over 80 leading

companies attended, including Henkel, Waltons, TomTom, AZ Trading, Tidy Files, Jabatha Paper and shop-sa. Some new faces, such as Lemon Tree Office Furniture, were also in attendance.

The Expo facilitated the creation of supplier relationships; showcased latest legislation and compliance; helped

attendees learn how to manage waste and improve sustainability; facilitated the sharing of ideas, thoughts and opinions among FM and office supplies peers; and helped attendees to see the latest security and health and safety developments.

Broll was a platinum sponsor of the event.

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The African EduWeek Conference will cover areas like emerging leadership in quality management for TVET and the world of work.

Diarise thisA list of industry-specific events and exhibitions to mark on your calendar

01 – 02 JulyAFRICAN EDUWEEK CONFERENCEGALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG

Ivan Israelstam, CEO of Labour Law Management Consulting, will present a seminar on conducting disciplinary hearings. Drastic changes in labour law have recently closed the loopholes available to employers for employing and dismissing employees. This seminar explains the dangerous legal pitfalls for employers and how to avoid these dangers. To book, go to www.labourlawadvice.co.za; e-mail [email protected]; or call 084 521 7492.

24 July LABOUR LAW: CONDUCTING DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS SEMINARVILLA VITTORIA, 21 MELVILLE RD, HYDE PARK, JOHANNESBURG

Creative Crafts and Arts Expo is a three-day event showcasing products like beads, findings, jewellery, mosaic and mosaic inserts, mosaic requirements, fashion accessories, scarves, table linen and handmade gifts associated with this field in the gifts and handicrafts industry.

03 – 05 July CREATIVE CRAFTS AND ARTS EXPO EMPERORS PALACE, GAUTENG

The Content Marketing 2020 Cape Town, organised by the African Influence Exchange, will cover topics such as does brand drive content or content drive brand; consumer insight and content marketing strategy; developing your content marketing strategy; content marketing and the customer experience; content marketing teams and your toolkit; and re-imagining the future.

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Rubbish as a resourcePikitup plans not to waste

The City of Jo’burg is fast running out of landfill space. If residents don’t change the way they handle rubbish, in seven years’ time, there won’t be a place to dispose of such waste.

But it would be naive to confine the challenges of waste disposal to Johannesburg residents alone.

Patterns of migration put pressure on the service offerings of the City of Jo’burg, particularly on the management of waste disposal.

According to the statistics recorded at four landfill sites managed by the city’s waste management company, Pikitup, Jo’burg generates about 4 285 tonnes of waste daily.

Close to 90% of this mixed waste ends up being disposed of at these landfill sites.

Disposing of waste at landfills isn’t the only option. In fact, it isn’t the preferred option, because waste isn’t rubbish but a resource.

The waste being generated by households, businesses and industries is valuable material that can be re-used, recycled or recovered in one form or another.

Pikitup has developed plans to ensure a radical transformation in the manner in which waste is perceived by those who generate it.

This transformation offers ways of managing how domestic waste (paper, glass, plastic, cans, garden waste, food

waste, e-waste and builders’ rubble) is handled.

The interventions articulated in the plan include the promotion of recycling, processing garden waste to make compost, using food waste to generate biogas, recycling construction material, and using residual waste to generate electricity which, in the future, will be critical in contributing to the power challenges being experienced countrywide.

This further emphasises the point that domestic waste is a resource that can be re-used or recovered for use as an alternative by-product.

Some of the interventions require changing consumer behaviour towards waste; a behaviour that requires a revolutionary mind-set that embraces an attitude that business as usual is irresponsible, particularly towards the well-being of future generations.

The path that Pikitup and the city are embarking on in terms of a transformed relationship with waste will be a fruitless journey without the citizens of Jo’burg coming on board and viewing themselves as partners.

Two of the areas residents need to take responsibility for are littering and illegal dumping.

We need to move to a point where throwing a piece of paper or a cigarette butt on the ground and, certainly, dumping illegally in open spaces is frowned upon because this questions the extent to which we, as citizens, take pride in our beautiful city.

Most people don’t realise waste is linked to climate change.

The manufacture, distribution and use of products as well as the management of the resulting waste all use energy that results in greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide and contributes to climate change.

Separation at Source, a recycling programme, has been rolled out by Pikitup in selected parts of Jo’burg.

In the course of this year and next, the plan is to give all the city’s suburbs an opportunity to separate their recyclable waste at their homes.

Pikitup does acknowledge that, in this regard, it has a responsibility to make it convenient for citizens to recycle and also to help them understand why they should recycle.

In collaboration with communities through its Jozi@Work programme and private sector players, Pikitup aims to continue rolling out the necessary infrastructure to make it easy for residents to join the recycling crusade.

Still, all the infrastructure in the world will be pointless unless the households, businesses and schools of Jo’burg make a conscious decision to change their behaviour towards waste.

Embracing responsible waste management practices, will contribute tremendously to enabling Jo’burg to foster its world-class African city status.

It will also help us to achieve the target of diverting 93% of waste from landfills by the year 2040, in line with our plan to minimise waste. n

Source: Musa Jack, Pikitup’s executive director for waste minimisation strategy and programmes, writing for The Star.



Start recycling paperAlmost 30% of local organisations do not practise or promote paper recycling initiatives. With the global paper consumption set to rise from the current 400-million tonnes in the next five years, there is no better time to start recycling.

According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), paper consumption will grow to between 450-million and 500-million tonnes by 2020.

The amount of paper being recycled in South Africa has increased by over a third in the past decade and is expected to reach 63% by 2017, according to statistics released by the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa.

Businesses and organisations can make a significant difference to the environment by simply recycling documents and printing or packaging materials, says Dorota Boltman-Malone, divisional director of a local

paper collection and recycling service. “Paper documents can be recycled

up to seven times for reconstitution before the fibre becomes too short, meaning that a collective effort by South African businesses to recycle can have substantial effects in reducing the amount of natural resources needed for production of new daily used materials and goods,” she says.

The 2014 Metrofile Information and Records Management Trends Index found that 26% of local organisations do not practice or promote paper recycling initiatives.

Organisations that do not have in-house recycling stations can approach recycling service providers to implement these practices, Boltman-Malone says.

She adds that industrialised paper wastage accounts in total for about 35% of global municipal landfill space.

“As a result, South African businesses

must realise the vast environmental and business benefits of recycling, as paper consumption shows no signs of decreasing anytime soon.”

Unwanted paper documents, magazines, books, newspapers and cardboard boxes are all ideal for recycling, she says.

Once materials are gathered in recycling stations, stock is collected and processed into different grades, thereafter used as a secondary fibre during the production of new tissue paper and packaging materials.

“No matter how big an organisation is, everyone uses paper materials – and this means that there is an opportunity to make a difference in trying to save the environment for the generations to come. Paper that has been used is not a waste any longer; if recycled it becomes a resource,” she says. n

Source: News 24

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Qualification fraud has reached epidemic proportions in South AfricaQualification fraud is fast becoming a significant problem in South Africa – increasing by 200% over the last five years (2009 to 2014) and impacting even the highest executive levels.

This is according to Ina van der Merwe, director and CEO of South African background screening company, Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE), who notes that certain certifications hold a higher risk of being invalid or forged.

“The massive increase in the last five years refers to qualifications we have found to be falsified, invalid or inconsistent. This includes those which have been purchased from a ‘degree mill’, altered or simply included on a CV with no physical or recorded evidence,” Van der Merwe explains.

“Unfortunately, as these fraudsters enter the workforce, a number of honest and legitimately qualified individuals are side-lined for the respective position,” she adds.

The biggest culprits? Van der Merwe says that the sector recording the highest percentage of qualification fraud is the trade industry.

“This blatant dishonesty by artisans is a growing concern. Through our screening efforts, we have found a number of trades presenting high risk in this regard including: boilermakers, electricians, plumbers, millwrights, riggers and slingers, machinists, forklift operators and fitter and turners.”

“These occupations often require a great deal of knowledge as well as theoretical and practical experience. A valid

qualification is therefore vital, not only for safety reasons, but also to ensure business processes and standards of good practice are upheld,” Van der Merwe adds.

MIE records reveal that the high percentage of qualification fraud in the trade industry is followed by matric certificates, short courses of between six and 12 months, and degrees of up to four years.

Van der Merwe says: “Our experience in conducting background checks has revealed a disturbingly high level of Matric qualification fraud before 1992.

“Matric certificates which we have found to be invalid – both before and after 1992 – are not always fake, but often rather include symbols or percentages which have been altered to reflect better results.

“High risk qualifications in terms of short courses include those in banking, bookkeeping and project management, as well as Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. In some cases – highlighting the serious extent of the sophistication and dishonesty – we have even identified fraudulent Masters and MBA qualifications,” she adds.

Another “red flag” when verifying qualifications, says Van der Merwe, are those claimed to be obtained at an African or internationally-based institution.

“We have found that an average of 45% of these qualifications are fraudulent. This is alarmingly high. The culprits assume that these certificates and institutions cannot be checked or

verified,” adds Van der Merwe.MIE processes a multitude of qualification

verifications through the National Qualifications Register (NQR). With a database of over 3,5-million graduate records and 28 subscribing tertiary institutions, NQR verifications are renowned for being quick, accurate and reliable.

Van der Merwe adds: “We have found that there is a very low – only 9% – occurrence of qualification fraud citing NQR institutions. This is due to widespread awareness that the database is populated with these records.

“It is becoming ever more critical for businesses to vet their current and potential employees, ensuring an honest and appropriately skilled workforce and reducing risk of litigation and costly investigations.”

In May 2015, a parliamentary portfolio committee report urged the department of public service and administration “to beef up its vetting procedures to ensure that government does not employ people on the basis of false qualifications”.

According to the Sunday World, Matric certificates were the most commonly forged. Tertiary qualifications came in second “with fraud levels rising from 5% the previous year to close on 7% this year”. n

Did you know?In South Africa, companies such as QVS, LexisNexis and Managed Integrity Evaluation offer qualification verification services for employers and recruitment agents.

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Max Frank - Uni, Artline

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

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Freedom Stationery - Space Case and Marlin

Global Bag And Sportswear Manufactures -

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Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

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Rexel Office Products - Rexel and GBC

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D.O.S - Prima, DSB

Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

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Press Products - Bindquip

Rexel Office Products - GBC and Rexel

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BOARDSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Velleda

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CTP Stationery - Flip Chart Pads

Hortors Stationery - Legal Notices i.e. Basic

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Max Frank - Artline Flipchart Markers, Artline,

Maxi whiteboard markers


Parrot Products - Full range of boards and

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Rexel Office Products - NOBO whiteboards,

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Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper

Freedom Stationery

Gordon’s Productions - contact paper

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Grafton Paper Products

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - brown paper

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BOOKS AND PADSBSC Stationery - Treeline

CTP Stationery - Impala and premier books

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Freedom Stationery - Manufacturers

Hortors Stationery - Legal registers

Impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers

Palm Stationery Manufacturers

Power Stationery - Powerstar

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Rexel Office Products - Colourhide notebooks

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CALENDARSCTP Stationery - Diaries assorted sizes

CALLIGRAPHYMax Frank - Artline

CANTEENKolok - Tea, Coffee, milk etc, Sunbeam

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CARBON PAPER AND FILMSRBE - NCR Business Books

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CLIP BOARDSCTP Stationery - DONAU brand

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CRAYONS AND CHALKSFreedom Stationery - Marlin

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DIARIES, PLANNERS AND ORGANISERSCTP Stationery - CTP Brand

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Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Tape/Erasers

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Rexel Office Products - GBC

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MMAILING TUBES

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Max Frank - Artline , Maxi, Uni

Parrot Products - White board, permanent

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Pentel (Pty) Ltd. - Maxiflo, white board

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MINUTE AND GUARD BOOKSHortors Stationery - Company registers,

minute books and other legal registers

NNUMBERING MACHINESRexel Office Products

Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Reiner

Dater/Numberer (manual/electronic), Trodat

OOFFICE ERGONOMICSRexel Office Products - Kensington

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Rexel Office Products - NOBO

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CTP Stationery - DONAU A4 poster boards

Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper

Freedom Stationery

Grafton/Star

Kolok Unlimited - Geha (paper media),

EPSON, HP, CANON,

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Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Cubes and

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Rexel Office Products - Prima Paper & Board

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Freedom Stationery - Marlin / Edo

Max Frank - Uni


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

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Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd - Tradition, Wopex,

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

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Max Frank - Uni

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

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

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Freedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo

Max Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni


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

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

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PEN CARBON BOOKSFreedom Stationery - Marlin


RBE - NCR Business Books

PERSONAL STATIONERYCTP Stationery - Home office and personal

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term planners, maps and in/out boards.

custom printed boards designed to

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Rexel Office Products - NOBO planners

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Star Stationers and Printers

Kolok - Epson, Lexmark (Hardware), Hp

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Q-Ink, Sanchi, Oliser and ATIKMP - For

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Ink Spot Suppliers - Suppliers of all brands of

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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

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Royce Imaging Industries - Remanufacturers

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Technical Systems Engineering - Suppliers

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Samsung

PUNCHES AND PERFORATORSFreedom Stationery - Marlin


Parrot Products - Parrot range of punches


Rexel Office Products - Rexel

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Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co. - Trodat

RUBBER STAMP MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENTRubber Stamp & Engraving Co - AZ Liquid

polymer, TROTEC laser engraver, flash

system

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RULERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin



Penflex - PENFLEX rulers

SSCHOLASTIC SUPPLIESBSC Stationery Sales - Treeline

CTP Stationery

Empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly

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

Impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers

Max Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni


Parrot Products - chalk boards/slates


Pyrotec - Tower Adhesive Book Cover 45cm

x 2m

SCISSORS AND CUTTERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin



Rexel Office Products

SCRAPBOOKINGRexel Office Products - 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

D.O.S - Kobra

Kolok - GEHA entry level and high-end

shredders

Nikki Distributors - Nikki shredders

Parrot Products - Parrot range of value

shredders

Rexel Office Products - Rexel range

Maynards Office Technology - IDEAL


SLATESFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Parrot Products - Whiteboard and chalk

board

SPIKE FILESGrip Binders

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

pre-inked stamps, stamp and fingerprint

pads

STAPLING MACHINES AND STAPLESFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Interstat Agencies - Genmes


Parrot Products - Parrot range of staplers

Rexel Office Products - Rexel range

STATIONERY SUNDRIES - SCHOLASTICCTP Stationery - DONAU Scissors and cutting

knives

Freedom Stationery - Marlin, Edo and Unifile



STENCILSFreedom Stationery

STORAGE SYSTEMSCTP Stationery - Archiving Systems -

Suspension Files

Kolok - VERBATIM (hard drives, USB sticks

etc), HP

Rexel Office Products - Storage boxes

Specialised Filing Systems - Filing


TTABLET AND ACCESSORIESD.O.S - Clarys, iStay

TAPESFreedom Stationery


TELECOMMUNICATIONSNikki Distributors - Siemens office phones

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

retrieval filing systems

Specialised Filing Systems - Total Solution

and more

Tidy Files - Complete onsite and offsite filing

solutions

TOYS, HOBBIES AND GAMESFreedom Stationery

Pyrotec - Toby Tower Stickers and Activities

TRANSFER LETTERING AND SIGNSParrot Products - Vinyl lettering

TRANSPARENCIESKolok - Penguin transparencies for inkjet and

laser OEM, Penguin and HP Transparencies

Rexel Office Products - NOBO range

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introducing up and coming stockists to the trade.

• The Buyers’ Guide is a valuable sourcing tool to market your business and the brands

that you carry.

• To book space, contact Wendy on [email protected] or (011) 781 0370.

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African Filing Systems( 011 614 9445 www.africanfiling.co.za

7 086 540 6892 [email protected]

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd( 011 688 6000 Box 6893, Johannesburg, 2000


Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town( 021 959 9600 Box 19231, Tygerberg, 7505

7 021 959 9640

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Durban( 031 714 4000 Box 284, Umhlanga, 4320

7 031 700 9253

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pretoria( 012 379 0060 Box 4013, Pretoria, 0001

7 012 379 0052

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Bloemfontein( 051 447 8681 Box 1795, Bloemfontein, 9300

7 051 447 6765

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Port Elizabeth( 041 486 2020 Box 9088, Estadeal, 6012

7 041 486 2219

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Pietermaritzburg( 033 386 2078 Box 1425, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

7 033 386 2078

Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Botswana( 00267 391 2139 Box 1705, Gaborone

7 00267 397 5459

AZ Trading( 086 111 4407 www.aztradingcc.co.za


BIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd( 011 474 0181 PO BOX 43144, Industria, 2042

7 011 474 6068 16 Maraisburg Road, Industria, 2042

BSC Stationery Sales( 011 086 2900 Box 278, Brakpan, 1540


CTP Stationery( 011 226 5600 Box 43501, Industria, 2042


D.O.S (Denton Office Solutions)( 086 000 7468 [email protected]

7 086 237 4614 www.dosptyltd.biz

Empire Toy & Stationery( 011 614 2243 Box 261524, Excom, 2023


Flip File( 021 638 3105 Box 2190, Clareinch, 7740


Freedom Stationery - Johannesburg( 011 314 0953/4 Box 6459, Halfway House, 1685


Freedom Stationery - Cape Town( 021 557 9152/3 36-38 Silverstone Rd Killarney Gardens


Freedom Stationery KZN (Head Office)( 032 459 2820 Box 478, Mandini, 4490


Freedom Stationery - East London( 043 731 2422 Box 14111 West Bank 5218


Global Bag And Sportswear Manufactures( 031 305 6507 P.O Box 18586, Dalbridge, 4014

7 031 301 6553 www.globalbags.co.za

Global Envelopes( 031 465 5544 [email protected]

7 031 465 5634 www.envelopes.co.za

Gordon’s Productions( 031 705 8713 Suite 69, PvtBag X4, Kloof, 3640


Grafton/Star Paper Products( 011 262 0777 Box 550, Bergvlei, 2012


Grip Binders( 011 421 1300 [email protected]

Hortors Stationery( 011 620 4800 Box 1020, Johannesburg, 2000


Impala Vuwa Stationery Manufacturers( 036 634 1535 Box 389, Ladysmith, 3370


Ink Spot Suppliers( 011 854 3013


Interstat Agencies - Durban( 031 569 6550 Box 201707, Durban North, 4016


Interstat Agencies - Cape Town( 021 551 9555 Box 36696, Chempet, 7442


Interstat Agencies - Port Elizabeth( 041 453 2558 Box 27693, Greenacres, 6057


IXAXA Office Furniture( 011 392 3628 14 Isando Road Isando

[email protected]

Kemtek Imaging Systems( 011 624 8000 Box 86173, City Deep, 2049


Kemtek Imaging Systems - Cape( 021 521 9600 Box 181, Cape Town, 8000


Kemtek Imaging Systems - KZN( 031 700 9363 Box 15685, Westmead, 3608


Kemtek Imaging Systems - PE( 041 582 5222 Box 15685, Westmead, 3608


Kemtek Imaging Systems - PTA( 012 804 1410 PO Box 816, Silverton, 0127


KMP( 021 709 0190 Box 183, Steenberg, 7947


Kolok Unlimited - Head Office( 011 248 0300 Box 4151, Johannesburg, 2000


Kolok Unlimited - Cape Town( 021 597 2700 Box 6385, Roggebaai, 8012


Kolok Unlimited - Durban( 031 570 4900 Box 4206, Riverhorse Valley East, 4017


Kolok Unlimited Polokwane( 015 298 8795 Box 862, Ladanna, 0704


Kolok Unlimited - Port Elizabeth( 041 406 9900 Box 3163, North End, 6056


Kolok Unlimited - Namibia( 00264 (61)370500 Box 40797, Ausspannplatz, Namibia

7 00264 (61)370525 [email protected]

Kolok Unlimited - Nelspruit( 013 758 2233 Box 4338, White River, 1240


Kolok Unlimited - Bloemfontein( 051 433 1876 PvtBag X01, Brandhof, Bloemfontein


Kolok Unlimited - Botswana( 00267 393 2669 PvtBag B0226, Bontleng, Gaborone


Krost Office Products( 011 626 2067 Box 75401, Gardenview, 2047


KZN ENVELOPES( 031 465 3992 P O Box 41259, Rossburgh, 4072


Max Frank( 011 921 1811 Box 200, Isando, 1600


Maynards - Olympus Audio S.A / Olivetti Distributors( 0860 00 1922 [email protected]

www.maynards.co.za

Merpak Envelopes( 011 719 7700 [email protected]

7 011 885 3174 www.merpak.co.za

Narayan Wholesaler( 083 444 0959 [email protected]

7 011 869 7243

New Era Office cc( 011 334 2013 Box 10383, Lenasia, 1821


Nikki - Cape Town( 0860 006731 [email protected]

7 0800 204868 www.nikki.co.za

Nikki - Durban( 0860 006731 [email protected]


Nikki - Johannesburg( 0860 006731 [email protected]


Nikki - Pretoria( 0860 006731 [email protected]


Nor Paper( 011 011 3900


Optiplan a division of Waltons( 011 620 4000 Pencil Park, Croxley Close, Herriotdale


Palm Stationery( 031 507 7051 [email protected]

7 031 507 7053 www.palmstat.co.za

PaperGeni( 011 011 3900 [email protected]

7 011 011 4099 www.papergeni.co.za

Paper World( 012 250 1477/8 [email protected].

7 012 250 0322 www.paperworldsa.com

Parrot Products( 011 607 7600 [email protected]

7 011 615 2502 www.parrotproducts.biz

Penflex( 021 521 2400 Box 36964, Chempet, 7442

7 021 521 2402/3 [email protected]

Pentel S.A (Pty) Ltd( 011 474 1427/8 Box 202, Crown Mines, 2025

7 011 474 5563 www.pentel.co.za

Peters Papers( 011 677 9000 [email protected]

7 011 622 6646 www.peterspapers.co.za

Powerhouse Dictation( 011 887 1056 [email protected]

7 086 555 3833 www.speech.co.za

Power Stationery( 032 533 4003 Box 1305, Verulam, 4340


Press Products( 011 493 6332 [email protected]

7 011 499 1019 www.pressproducts.co.za

Pyrotec( 021 787 9600 PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948


RBE Stationery Manufacturers (Pty) Limited( 011 793 7321 [email protected]

7 011 793 7348 www.rbe.co.za

Reboni Furniture Group( 086 173 2664 www.reboni.co.za


Redfern Print Services - Cape Town( 021 552 9680 Box 403, Milnerton, 7435


Redfern Print Services - Durban( 031 205 9598 [email protected]

7 031 205 7092 www.redfern.co.za

Redfern Print Services - Johannesburg( 011 837 4119 Box 1445, Crown Mines, 2025


Rexel Office Products( 011 226 3300 www.rexelsa.co.za


Rotunda( 021 552 5135 Box 189, Maitland, 7404


Royce Imaging Industries( 011 792 9530 www.royceimaging.co.za


Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Head Office( 011 262 1400 Box 931, Wendywood, 2144


Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Cape Town( 021 448 7008 Box 931, Wendywood, 2144


Rubber Stamp & Engraving Co - Durban( 083 377 4109 Box 931, Wendywood, 2144


South African Diaries( 021 442 2340 Box 4862, Cape Town, 8000


Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd( 011 579 1600 www.staedtler.co.za


Specialised Filing Systems( 011 477 0640 www.specfiling.co.za

7 011 477 3528

Star Stationers and Printers( 031 569 1061 [email protected]

7 031 569 1094 www.starstat.co.za

Technical Systems Engineering( 011 708 2304 Box 1532, Northriding, 2162


Tidy Files( 011 943 4210 www.tidyfiles.co.za

Topmark( 011 837 8045 [email protected]

7 011 837 7442

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Cape Town( 021 787 9600 PvtBag X1, Capricorn Square, 7948

7 021 787 9791

Tower (Division of Pyrotec) - Johannesburg( 011 611 1820 59 Lepus Rd, Crown Mines, 2025


Tower (Division of Pyrotec) Durban( 031 701 0192 Box 594, Pinetown, 3600


Tribe( 011 314 4746 (Jhb) Box 6280, Halfway House, 1685

7 021 386 4261 (Cpt) [email protected]

Versafile( 011 226 5600 Box 43501, Industria, 2042


CONTACT DETAILS HERE

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The real stuffNot marketing fluff

What’s the highlight of your working career?Meeting and learning from amazing people around the world

If you could change one thing about your industry, what would it be?Making people understand that “none of us are as smart as all of us”, and to be more involved in the industry/shopsa

What do you like best about the office products industry?The people; there are very few “high flyers”

What’s your greatest personal achievement?Staying healthy, and having had a reasonably successful business career

Describe yourself in three words?Honest, empathetic, persistent

Where did you grow up?Southern Germany

What was your first CD?Beach Boys, but on LP (for those who remember)

What’s your favourite gadget?My iPhone, although it is frustrating

What’s your favourite movie?There a many, but Gran Torino sticks out

What’s your favourite meal?Sauerbraten with Spaetzle and red cabbage

Do you have a hobby?Playing the bass, trying to play golf, and now discovering southern Africa

What music did you listen to in the car this morning?Jersey Boys/Frankie Valli

Do you have any pets?Loki the cat

What was your first car?VW Beetle

Hans Servas, shop-sa chairman


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