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In Every IssueEditor’s Welcome 4Crime Alert 6Product Showcase 55Buyer’s Guide 60Punchline 68

Newslocal and Industry News 52Association News 48Member news and updates.

AssociationCompany Profile 40A comprehensive look at Henkel.

PersonAbility 42Getting acquainted with Sharon Cloete of Henkel.

shop-sa Events 46Association events for your diary.

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The Merpak Man 34Meet Merpak’s Deon Joubert.

Marketing Savvy Tangible to Touch 8Aki Kalliatakis discusses the role of paper during the information age.

Difficult IT Choices 10Gavin Moffat advises the consumer on making informed technology purchases.

Financial Advice

Procedures Following the Issuing of Summons 28Lauren Orritt addresses defended claims and the trial procedure.

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Paper PowerPulling the Plug on the Digital versus Paper Debate 30Why paper is a greener option.

Office FurnitureFrames: Display, Enhance, Protect 18Tips on framing your pictures flawlessly.

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Office HealthHappy Hands Make light Work 24Keeping your hands beautiful this winter.

LifestyleBooks and CD Reviews 26Enlightening reads and feel-good sounds.

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We are just over the halfway mark for the year and times have certainly been exciting. shop-sa showed a

strong marketing presence at the 19th Saitex show (15-17 July), hosted an exhilarating Madiba-themed Gauteng Sports Day (18 July) and reworked and remodelled the look, feel and read of My Office magazine - all orchestrated within the shorter, and certainly chillier, days of Winter. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed compiling it for you - our wonderfully loyal members and readers!

With sunny days soon on their way, let us know about your upcoming events, promotions, crime alerts, product give-aways (see page 65) and marketing opportunities for us to publish in our pages, or feel free to write to me on [email protected].

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In Praise of shop-saGreat magazine, keep up the good standards.

Gavin Ritchie, DocColour I would like to know more information about your magazine. I have visited your website and it is very well organised and we believe your magazine is a good method to advertise our company.TY Lee, MonamiKorea

Rexel would like to congratulate the shop-sa team on the excellent job achieved with Vol 96 Issue 6. The content is informative and relevant and the design is clean and refreshing, and as shop-sa members, we are proud to be associated with a magazine that is of such a high standard! Well done and I look forward to receiving the next one! Karmen Naicker, Rexel Office Products

Thank you shop-sa and David Nkabinde for a wonderful and

highly successful Polokwane trade show. The venue was magnificent and professional, the organisation was an absolute pleasure, and most importantly, the turn-out was above expectation. The fact that we were well-received was an added bonus. I would like to extend my thanks to the many participants who welcomed us with open arms, making business fun and exciting - the way it should be! Lloyd Baillie, African Filing Systems

In MemoryDenis Bion, who devoted his career to the stationery field and was a well-known figure in the Zimbabwean trade, sadly passed away on 9 January 2012. Bion had been ill for some time following a number of strokes and his ongoing battle with diabetes. shop-sa magazine was one of Denis’s favourite publications and he always read it from cover-to-cover as a source of inspiration, and to keep him abreast of stationery developments in southern Africa. Denis was awarded the shop-sa Lifetime Achievement award in 2009. What a wonderful way to remember him by! It is hard to replace such a man in any industry.

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COMPANY AND BANKING FRAuDCenturion Office National has been approached by a company calling themselves Exilite 230 cc (a misspelling of the name Excilite). According to the CK2 forms, the member of Exilite 230 is a Mr Kamegelo Phogole, however the contact person was a Mr Karabo Mkhabela, email address [email protected], with an email signature giving the address of 309 B Rose Bank Mews, 173 Oxford Road, Rosebank, JHB. Tel: +27 11 203 9343 Fax: 086 656 1340, Email: [email protected] Web: www.mkgc.co.za. On acceptance of the Centurion Office National quote valued at R24 938.32 the fraudsters said they would transfer the amount into the company’s bank account. Sales staff informed the ‘client’ that the order would only be released once payment reflected in the account. Three days later, still no payment had reflected. When Mr Mkhabela was phoned, he promptly sent an EFT from a Nedbank account and was once again informed that the order would only be released once the payment reflected in the account. Mr Mkhabela became infuriated and threatened to reverse the payment, which is impossible with a genuine EFT. A short time later he called to say he was cancelling the order as he had obtained the items at Waltons. On visiting the physical address provided for delivery of goods, 416 Luderitz Street (also misspelt as “ludritz), Clarement, Pretoria, Centurion Office National staff discovered it to be a residential house up for auction and vacant for some time. Mr Khabelo Mkhabela’s contact numbers are Tel: 012-754 4149, Mobile: 082-599 5319.

FRAuDuLeNT ChANGe OF BANKING DeTAILSWindhoek Stationers received a faxed letter fraudulently claiming to be Freedom Stationers, sent with the announcement of a change of banking details. New banking details were

provided as Nedbank, Account: 1028601285, Branch code: 198765 and signed by Felot Yakop, Financial Director of Freedom Stationers. Please note that Freedom Stationers have not changed their banking details and all announcements thereof are to be considered fraudulent.

NuMBeR DISPARITYPops Print Stationers recently received an enquiry supposedly from the Pretoria Department of Health with reference no. AA 040481 for a total of 1 500 HP Ink Cartridges. The order dated the 19th was requested as urgent with the tender to close the next day. Pops Print Stationers believe the order to be fraudulent as the telephone number 012 753 7457 did not match the numbers in the building.

SCAMMeRS GeT AwAY wITh ITPaddington Stationers have unfortunately been the victim of a scam. An order for R11 000 worth of stationery (mainly boxes of copy paper and counter books) was placed with a written agreement to pay a 20% cash deposit and the full balance after two weeks. Acknowledging the risk, owner Mike Potgieter decided to go ahead with the order as they needed the business.

A second order was placed before the two weeks were up, but luckily Paddingtons had decided to delay the second delivery until they had received full payment for the first order. Needless to say, the second payment was never made, and the fraudsters are ignoring all efforts to contact them (including physically visiting the delivery address). Paddingtons have taken the matter up with the SA Police force. The fraudsters contact details are: Shezam Logistics, VAT No: 4720257288, Contact: Kirti MANICKCHAND, Tel: 011 391 3438, A/h: 076 454 7898, A/h: 074 160 7595, Fax: 086 239 9713, [email protected]. Address: 32 Petronella Road, Birchleigh North, Kempton Park.

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This month’s theme for the new My Office magazine is around paper, and it reminded me about the declarations made when I first started my career about the supposed moving into the age of the paperless office.

The information age came with the promise of not destroying trees for paper, and of virtual offices with no filing cabinets. even better, going paperless would save companies money, increase efficiency, boost productivity, reduce risk from fire, and make information sharing easier.

I liked the “save the environment” part, but I wasn’t sure about all the rest of the promises. It struck me then, thirty years ago, that the main flaw of the argument was quite simple: all of those advocating the idea forgot that we are ultimately dealing with an illogical and irrational entity – the human being. I knew that I certainly wouldn’t be able to let go of the physical evidence needed to “prove” things. Having something on paper, even something as simple as a diary or address book, somehow made things a bit more real, a bit more tangible. Of course, the first time I lost all my data in a hard-drive crash, it confirmed for me that paper was not going to disappear quickly.

In fact, it struck me as rather ironic that large IT companies (I think IBM was the first) boasted of a paperless society, yet were the first to print letters, brochures and manuals, and they were insistent in asking you to sign – yes, you guessed

it – a paper contract. Some continue to do this today through the ‘cloud’ and yes, Amazon sells more ebooks than real books, but only because they are cheaper and more quickly available. You try passing through any national border without a paper passport, and I’ll show you my paperless office.

Plenty of others got it wrong when they espoused their theories but forgot that we are human beings. Karl Marx and his disciples described the utopia of communism where everyone would share everything and we’d all be nice to each other. The reality? Eighty years of misery wrought on billions of people who didn’t think that it was such a great idea. They forgot that human beings are not equal, and that there would be unintended consequences to this ideal world that they described. Of course, the same is true of many politicians today.

Another myth which came out at about the same time as the paperless office was that employees just loved working in open-plan offices. Okay, Mr. MD, I wanted to say to them, why don’t you let me spend my working days in your private office while you occupy my cubicle? I eventually had to resign and start

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my own business to make that wish come true.

Then what about the myth that if you make shareholders happy, both employees and customers will be happy too? Absolute bollocks! The very opposite is true today: if you look after people on your team, they will take care of your customers, and your customers will in turn reward the shareholders.

These rebellious reflections got me thinking about other businesses, and asking an important question: Are there companies and industries that forgot that first it was about people, and all their crazy idiosyncrasies that make us, after all, human beings? The answer is a resounding “YES!”, and it goes for people both as employees and people as customers.

For example, airlines think that we will all be perfectly happy being squashed for hours into tiny spaces for the benefit of conveniently getting from point A to point B at speed. No, we are not. CEOs think that we prefer to deal with

demotivated, demoralised and poorly trained employees in a call centre in order to save

some money. Funny thing is that bank fees, medical aid fees, mobile ‘phone rates, and other products in a mass economy context are more expensive proportionately than they have ever been. Big global chains in the food industry, fashion industry, and even in the toy industry, think that everyone around the world wants to have the same bland, boring, and indistinguishable stuff.

My final example is “the brand promise.” Companies think that if they come up with a catchy slogan co-designed with their ad agency, that customers will believe it all. That has been true in the past, even up to a few years ago, but the world has changed dramatically since then. Now customers say “Yeah, whatever.” We have learned that smoking kills you, fast foods make you fat, your underpants don’t make you cool – even when the label shows above your normal pants line - and whatever promise your bank makes is just a big exaggerated lie.

Human beings – people – are going to want the same things that they have always wanted, no matter what new technologies are fed to us. m

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In today’s world, our choices seem endless. each product comes in sometimes more than a dozen variations covering size, colour, speed, weight, resolution, warranty, guarantee, support, cost per minute, with uSB 2, uSB 3, SATA, or gigabit ethernet - and the list goes on.

Do we really need all of these options? My feeling is that a buyer often goes into buying mode before they are fully on top of what it is that they need, as opposed to what they want. There is a distinction. What you need is something that has a couple of criteria. It covers form, function, price and a little bit of future proofing. What you want is generally more aligned with an ego purchase and skirts on the edge of wasting money.

So how do you decide on what you need? By asking a whole bunch of questions. For example, do I really need an iPad for my staff or can I make do with a couple of Samsung Galaxy Tabs? Do we need the built-in 3G connectivity option on all of our laptops or can we get a WiFi unit for a better price? Do you really need a multifunction office printer that can make you coffee, or tea if you prefer, or can you do with an inkjet instead? Does a Blackberry really make that much difference in terms of productivity? Should I spend the extra cash on being an early adopter on cloud or add a couple of additional hard disk drives to a local area machine?

The questions that work every single time are grouped in my world as the 5 W’s and an H: Who, What, Where, Why, When and How. Ask yourself these questions regarding each and every purchase you are going to make. You can even ask these questions of the things that confuse you about IT like “Do I need someone to create a Facebook page for me or can I learn to do it on my own?”

Most of the decisions that you need to make are not tough decisions. They probably feel or seem like it but once you do a little Googling on the subject at hand you will find that the internet is a tremendous resource for getting a grip on the fear of choice.

Granted that doing a little research could also leave you with a slight twitch indicating that you are suffering from Google-Induced-Overload, but you will need to find the balance.

Being informed about what your “need” is means that you will waste less time during both your search for, and final decision on, the correct product or solution.

The other aspect

is that fear of making an incorrect decision often drives the decision making to a greater extent than just using common sense. The old axiom of “nobody ever got fired for buying IBM” comes from a trick used by IBM in the 1970s that involved sowing fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) about competitors’ products. In this way, the decision to buy IBM always seemed like a good one. So don’t assume that your service provider always knows best, sometimes they do and sometimes they are just trying to make their quotas. m

How does the average person make decisions about their technology purchases? The options, variety and depth of choice is so vast that it leaves even me confused, and I have been around the IT world for some time.

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Doing a marketing plan helps you to get to know your customers, their future needs and expectations. By identifying marketing opportunities you outline how to penetrate, capture and maintain your position in your identified market. If structured correctly it will increase your products and company’s

competitiveness. The marketing plan seeks to formalise and increase your awareness of the market, competitors and business goals.

What’s the difference between marketing and selling? Selling brings in ‘today’s orders’ and is only one aspect of the marketing process. Marketing involves finding out what your customer wants and matching your business and its products to supplying those requirements – it lands ‘tomorrow’s orders’.

Your marketing plan is made up of two main areas: 1) the External and Internal Review followed by 2) assumptions drawn from this review, called the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunity and Threat Analysis.

The external Review: This, as the term implies, looks at the things that are separate from your business (or you have no control over) but have a bearing on it. If one was doing a marketing plan for a farm, the weather would feature very strongly in this marketing plan.

For almost any plan the bulk of the following questions would have to be answered to the best of your knowledge.•A clear and unambiguous description of the market

you want to enter/develop.•The total market size in units/volume and value. If

you were looking at opening an outlet in a shopping mall, in addition to your own research, you would utilise the knowledge of the mall management to get a grip on the surrounding information that would influence your chances of success.

•Market leaders and their estimated share of the market. What makes this leader different? Any significant market segments – age, race, usage and application, and estimate the sizes of these differentiated segments.

•Who are the main suppliers to you and your competitors?•What are the changing lifestyles and market trends (who sets

them?) What new technology or alternative cost saving products could affect your business? A point in case here is the internet café. Fifteen years ago it was a great market to get into. But now with the proliferation of “connectivity” it is no longer a growing market segment.The Internal Review: This section concentrates on the things

and actions that you have direct control over. The questions asked here almost always relate to the 4 P’s, which are:

The Product: quality, features, technology, design, brand strength, packaging and range.

The Place: How is it distributed? To whom? Where does it go to? How does it get there and is the distribution area well covered?

How it is Promoted: Advertising, materials, trade shows, networking, personal selling, PR, service etc.

And Price: Is it price competitive? Do you price promote it? Do you offer credit facilities etc.?

Having completed the assumptions on the internal and external audits of your business, certain strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats in relation to your opposition will have become apparent. Develop strategies that will protect your company from danger but allow you to take advantage of the opposition’s weaknesses. These assumptions must now be analysed, prioritised and converted into strategy, using the pointers below.

SwOT Actions:

5.1 Which strengths will allow the company to take advantage of the potential advantages?

5.2 Which strengths will allow the company to defend itself against threats?

5.3 Which weaknesses will leave the company open to damage or threats?

5.4 Which weaknesses will make it difficult to take advantage of the opportunities?

5.5 Prioritise the actions that are required to optimise the company’s future position. Weigh each action to be taken by estimating its level of effect on the company using a simple rating of 1 to 5, with 1 “having little or no effect” and 5 having “a great effect”. m

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frame, along with its mount, protects and complements any artwork. while traditionally made from wood, today’s choices include plastic, gilding, mount blocking, laminating, glass, Perspex, silver, bronze or aluminium to provide either a modern office look or a more ornate style suited to the painting’s period.

A protective covering glass, treated in an anti-reflective coating or UV finish, will safeguard the art from direct sunlight or harsh indoor lighting. Protective glass is used for watercolours and paper artworks but is rarely found over oil paintings. What is important, however, is that the glass is raised off the surface of the art via cardboard matting or shadowboxing (where two or more mouldings are stacked). If this is not done, any condensation inside the glass, having no room to evaporate, will absorb directly into the art, later producing discolouring, mildew or mould. The only exception is when paper artwork is fitted between two pieces of glass that are clamped together, allowing no moisture in, and creating a clear frame that that adds a spacious and modern feel. A cheaper alternative to glass protection is to laminate the piece.

The back of the frame will usually feature backing paper or dust covers to prevent dust and insects entering the lining, and firm cord and hanging hooks to allow the picture to either hang vertically or horizontally.

Most frames are usually square or rectangular, although circular and oval frames can create an artistic effect and work well for mirrors, photographs or sepia style images. Another creative choice is a box frame that allows for a light fitting either behind the piece for back illumination or in the front of a deep frame just below the lip.

The size and design of a frame can offer certain effects, for example framing a small art piece in an oversized frame, or the use of complementary yet different coloured mouldings layered upon each other. Creating a personalised frame of one’s own can add additional character to an art piece, using carved wood, trimmings, free-hand designs, stencils or decoupage. Even children can get involved in the art of framing, creating a frame from card and decorating it with different coloured pasta, seeds, dried flowers, leaves or shells.

Photo cubes, where there is room for more than one image within the frame, can include themes of family, a holiday or hobby. In addition, one can purchase a digital frame where images scroll and change at intervals. m

The Mona Lisa might not have been quite so iconic if the artist had chosen to frame her in a polka dot PVC frame.

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No longer do we eat as hunters and gatherers did, where our food is consumed mere minutes after picking or catching it. Instead, the food in our lunchboxes,

dinner tables and canteens goes through a meticulous process of preparation, packaging, labelling, transportation and storage until it is finally ready to be ‘picked’ and prepared for our consumption.

In the process, considerations of protection from shock, vibration, temperature, oxygen and time need to be taken as well as means of transportation, be it fresh produce, powders, granular material or liquids. Packaging that adheres to regulation, as well as innovative packaging materials that aid freshness, ease of use for the consumer as well as added marketing value, all come into play. Then there is the need for safety, be it tamper-proof, convenient for distribution and handling, stacking, display, portion control, opening and reclosing, as well as the downstream use of bar codes and price labels.

Legislation governs the regulation of food packaging in the industry; however, often the consumer is not aware of the variety of food packaging benefits to be found in the office and our homes. Today there are many types of food packaging choices an individual can make, be it glass versus plastic, plastic trays over polystyrene, paper bags, netting, cans, boxes, cartons or flexible packaging. Whatever the choice, we can all agree that foods with proper storage and packaging keep longer, warmer, cooler and taste better, whether on a shelf, in a cupboard or inside a refrigerator.

Most food containers are made of plastic as they are airtight, waterproof, leak proof and grease-resistant, and come in every imaginable shape and size; and then there is foil, plastic wrap, wax paper and resealable plastic bags. For school and home the convenience of insulated lunch boxes keep foods either warm or cool. If you pop out for fast food you are likely to be served your takeaway in a box, carton, paper wrapping or polystyrene. According to the Polystyrene Packaging Council of South Africa, polystyrene is found to be more sanitary than reusable service ware that needs washing and drying.

No CFC’s (chlorofluorocarbons) are used in the manufacturing of expanded polystyrene and it can be recycled into several applications. However, consumers can rest assured that there is a keen interest in enviro-friendly packaging and biodegradable products in South Africa, such as those produced by Sappi’s Enviropak. There is also a demand for businesses such as EcoPack and GreenHome, which provide environmentally friendly packaging solutions made from renewable plant based materials such as sugar cane waste fibre, wood cellulose, corn starch and recycled unbleached paper.

Another innovation to market is Mpact’s manufacture of PET plastic wine bottles, where the benefits of plastic packaging are highlighted. PET wine bottled are virtually unbreakable, light weight to transport, can be used in outdoor venues and the wine tastes exactly the same when poured into a wine glass. So here’s a toast to your health and that of your next meal. Cheers! m

Pack your food properlyUnless you are eating directly from your own food garden, the ingredients of your daily diet have travelled a long and winding road to your table. Here are some packaging facts to consider. he


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Our hands tell so much about us – they show our age, our attention to detail, our level of self-esteem. They play an essential role in communication, whether shaking a client’s hand, using sign language with the deaf, creating an everyday miracle of activity at our desks, or with a single stroke to express our love for another.

Take good care of your hands as they tend to age faster than your face since there is very little fat, collagen and elastin fibers in the skin of your hand, producing wrinkles faster. With long-term exposure to the sun melanin production is triggered, causing liver spots.

The most unique type of skin is found on the palm side of your hand and fingers, as it produces no hair, and has its own inimitable set of fingerprints. The skin is tough and durable, yet sensitive, and is anchored to the bones through an intermediate layer of fascia. This keeps the skin of the palm from sliding around like a rubber glove when we use our hands to grip and twist. In some people, this layer of fascia can shrink and thicken, leading to Dupuytren’s disease.

Recent years has seen an increase in Tunnel Carpal Syndrome which has been linked, although not confirmed, to computer use, and almost 90 per cent of women and 80 per cent of men in the age group 75-79 years have x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis in their hands. Daily stretches and exercises will keep your hands supple.

TAKe CAReDry, cracked, flaky hands and Eczema can develop from

contact with water, chemicals, detergents and cold weather, and it is best to apply hand lotion every time you wash them. Use mild pH soap (pH of 7) when washing your hands.

Apply a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 every morning. If you have eczema, wear cotton gloves underneath rubber gloves when doing heavy work. The cotton will soak up sweat from your hands.

Take a minute each day to focus on your nails and cuticles and you will become less reliant on costly manicures. Apply a gentle nail-specific oil to condition dry, jagged cuticles and nourish and strengthen your nails. Gently push back cuticles with a washcloth while you are in the shower or after you have applied oil to avoid the need to trim the skin.

Get into the habit of treating your hands like jewels NOT tools. Letter openers, scissors, staple removers and bottle openers all help us avoid hand damage.

uRDu hOMe ReMeDY:Soak your hands for five minutes in a bowl of either sunflower or olive oil to soften your hands. These oils contain vitamin E which

promotes the elasticity and resilience of the skin. Olive oil is also a good source of valuable omega fatty acids. If your hands are very dry and rough, take a teaspoon full of sugar, wet the hands and rub the sugar in. You could also soak them in lemon juice, then rinse, dry and apply a good cream overnight. A rich cream such as marigold ointment or grape seed oil works well. m

Happy hands make light workOur hands are the hardest working limbs on our body, look after them and you will maintain a life of health and independence.


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what to Do when You want to Give up – Allon Raiz

founder and CEO of Raizcorp, Allon Raiz, has written this inspirational bestseller for entrepreneurs and business people who are looking to vanquish fear of failure. Self-directional as well as instructional, the book provides readers with the insight needed to see their business endeavors through times of uncertainty and on to new heights.

Business books and salary sounds to get your creative juices flowing.

look & listenRegina Spektor - what we Saw From the Cheap Seats (Sire)

Classically trained pianist and deliciously unconventional songstress Regina Spektor’s charming collection of fresh material, features studio recordings of several songs previously only heard live. “There are lots of different places I like to go to explore. I’ve written a straight-up jazz standard type song, and I’ve written a country song, if produced in a colour-by-numbers sort of way. I’m not really interested in having a specific genre, though. I don’t believe people have to

commit to anything artistically.” Spektor explains. With a knack for romantic storytelling and a quirky, bubbly vocal style, this album tugs on your heartstrings and leaves you reflecting on age and the passing of time.

Gotye - Making Mirrors (eleven)

On Belgian-Australian recording artist Gotye’s (pronounced “Gauthier”) third and latest release, he merges veracious songwriting with elements of pyschedelia, art pop and retro soul, bringing the listener songs that are instantly come-at-able and steeped in nostalgia. Gotye has constructed an album overflowing with sonic diversity. While “Easy Way Out” evokes a feel-good buzz reminiscent of The Beatles, “Eyes Wide Open” incorporates a bass-

line created using an instrument known as the Winton Musical Fence, a series of metal strings stretched between two posts that are plucked to produce a variety of unique sounds.

Mobinomics: Mxit and Africa’s Mobile Revolution – Alan Knott-Craig Jr and Gus Silber

A blow-by-blow account of how the mobile messaging phenomenon came about and its subsequent impact on Africa. Mxit connects around 10 million subscribers by way of 700 to 850 million messages every day, crowning it the largest mobile social network in Africa. Mobinomics refers to the economy of the mobile in Africa; commerce, banking, social media and social upliftment. According to co-author Silber, “Mxit targets an entire different demographic than Facebook and Twitter. Mxit is a real-time interactive interface that eliminates

costs.” The book is an informative look at the people behind the popular chat program and its inspirational potential for youth development in Africa. It can be downloaded on Mxit or purchased in stores countrywide.


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Procedures followingthe issuing of summons

Further to my last article, this month looks at defended claims and the trial procedure.

Where a defendant has entered an appearance to defend a claim, one has approximately 20 working days after the service of the intention to defend to enter the plea. In essence, the plea sets out the details of the defendant’s claim and why it is disputing the plaintiff’s claim.

Once the plea has been served on the plaintiff and filed in court, the parties to the action have to wait 10 working days before pleadings are closed. They can then apply for a trial date for their matter to be heard in court. (One must always bear in mind that this article is a brief synopsis of civil procedure. It can become very involved with various additional motions and notices that can possibly be filed at this juncture, but these are more the exception than the rule.)

The 10 working day period enables the plaintiff to reply to any issues raised in the plea which need, by law, to be replied to. Alternatively, the issues that do not have to be replied to in a replication/reply by the plaintiff can await the presenting of evidence at trial.

It is important at this stage of defended claims that trial experts and attorneys who are experienced with these matters be intricately involved; experts will be able to ascertain whether it will be possible to settle any disputes prior to trial, or whether such issues in contention will only be able to be resolved in front of a magistrate or a judge (depending on which court proceedings have been instituted).

Whilst the courts play a vital role in protecting parties’ interests the parties instituting and defending any actions, that is – the plaintiff and the defendant – must be aware of the cost implications of proceeding to trial.

Your attorney will attend to the necessary procedural aspects for trial and the leading of necessary evidence in support of his client’s claim. Once the matter gets to trial the judge/magistrate will weigh up the arguments of both parties and will make a decision based on all the evidence presented. Once judgement is passed at the conclusion of a trial (and should it be in favour of the plaintiff’s claim) the next step is that of execution of the judgement. m

Our next article will discuss execution procedures.

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LAUREN ORRITT, Owner of LEGAL & DEBT OUTSOURCE SOLUTIONS has been involved in the debt recovery business for 20

years. She consults for suppliers, manufacturers and wholesalers within the industry assisting in reducing their bad debts while

attempting to avoid litigation and court involvement.


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Puzzles are a great activity for kids. They exercise the brain, help develop logical reasoning, and

provide a sense of achievement.

You can ask your child to try their mind at this one, taken from www.dailysuduko.com, or perhaps practise your own times table in a personal time test and keep your adult mind nimble.

Does your kid suDoku?

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“While we cannot dispute the conven i ence and immediacy of having annual reports on our company websites and our latest bank s t a t e m e n t

emailed to us, we have to ensure that the power of electronic communication is not ‘green-washed’,” says Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA). In the case of your bank statement being sent straight to your inbox, it is simply about reducing cost (to the service provider) and improving convenience to you as the user. It is certainly not about ‘going green’.

The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change published by Sir Nicholas Stern, head of the Government Economic Service in the United Kingdom, in 2006 explains it simply. His 700 page document tackled the effects of climate change and global warming on the world economy. He used the same document to demonstrate how paper and print have a better environmental footprint than electronic communication.

Stern notes that sending 50kb via e-mail causes the same emission as posting a 10g item, with all its fossil fuel consumption in mail delivery etc. (Makes you think before you press send for the 5MB sales presentation!)

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Article written and supplied by PAMSA – Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa. Follow PAMSA on Twitter @PaperRocks_SA.

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e-wASTe IS The FASTeST GROwING COMPONeNT IN The MuNICIPAL STReAM

In an article in Sappi’s eQ Journal (Issue 0004), Hans Wegner, Chief Sustainability Officer of the National Geographic Society says, “I get frustrated with people who say ‘magazines are the problem,’ when an annual subscription to National Geographic is equal to using a gallon of gas [equivalent to 3.5 litres of petrol] in your car.”

Wegner does take some comfort in knowing that the carbon footprint of the [National Geographic] magazine is something he can quantify, unlike the impact of the online version. Wegner isn’t so sure that electronic is the better medium for the environment, despite the majority of the general public believing as such.

“We don’t know the environmental impact of saving a document on a server for ten years or more,” Wegner says. “And we have no idea of the impact of extracting finite resources to make electronic devices that cannot easily be recycled safely and practically.”

As part of the recent global industry response to Toshiba’s now-abandoned National No-Print Day, the National Association for Printing Leadership in the United States stated: “The real waste problem is the rapidly escalating number of discarded computers and other electronic components, which are not biodegradable and will sit in landfills for generations, taking up increasing amounts of space and ultimately leaching lead, mercury, and other toxic metals, hazardous chemicals and plastic residue into the soil.

Greenpeace has identified electronic waste as the fastest growing component of the municipal waste steam”.

TReeS AND PAPeR ARe A ReNewABLe ReSOuRCe

Compare the manufacture of electronic devices to support communication, which rely on energy from non-renewable fossil fuels and components made from non-renewable precious metals, with the natural and scientific wonder of the tree: It is 100% renewable and it requisitions carbon during its growth cycle through photosynthesis.

Furthermore, sustainably managed plantations mitigate climate change, provide a reliable and FSC-certified timber supply into the value chain and ensure that our land, water resources, fauna and flora remain protected.

South Africa has the highest level of international certification of its plantations in the world. Over 80% of South African plantations are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

The use of renewable biomass-based energy has also enabled the South African paper manufacturing industry to avoid the use of 1.3 million tonnes of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas annually and therefore, the associated carbon emissions.

Once the paper reaches the consumer, it is vital that it is recycled, thereby extending the period of carbon lock-up in paper and keeping carbon out of the atmosphere for longer.

BeCOMe A PAPeR PuSheR

Arm yourself with the facts and enlighten colleagues, family and friends (download the official paper fact sheet from www.thepaperstory.co.za) and ask them to remove footers from their emails such as ‘Consider the environment before you print this’.

While PAMSA certainly does not advocate wasteful printing, we ask that paper and printing, and the environment, be treated with respect:

• Buy locally manufactured paper that is FSC-certified. This way you can be assured that the paper is produced from sustainably managed plantations.

• Reuse your paper – print draft documents on the reverse side.

• Recycle your paper, keeping it dry and away from other waste.

Lastly, be responsible with your electronic waste. Do your research and find reputable electronic waste recycling companies that you know will handle your old computers and printers with the environment in mind. m

Printing the Stern Review emits 85g of CO2 (one copy can be read over and over again without further emissions).

Reading the Stern Review on a computer for one hour emits 226g of CO2 every time.

Burning the Stern Review to CD is estimated to emit 300g of CO2 for every copy

Burning the Stern Review to DVD is estimated to emit 350g of CO2 for every copy.


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Customers who endorse products bearing the highly regarded Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) stamp of approval are actively contributing to global environmental sustainability. Environmental consciousness unquestionably extends to the paper that you use. Mondi’s ardent quest for sustainability has resulted in a range of products that are both cost-effective and ethical, safeguarding the beauty and benefits of forests and natural environments for future generations.

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GARy NOSSITER P & C and News Print National Sales Manager Mondi

Mondi: Contributing to global environmental sustainability

g r e e n s u s t a i n a b i l i t y

Mondi is a leading e m p l o y e r , landowner and producer. with more than 300 000 hectares of forestry

plantations in its possession, it boasts a pulp and linerboard mill and wood chipping plant in Richard’s Bay and a paper mill in Merebank, Kwazulu Natal. .Mondi adheres to local, international and industry-specific rules, regulations and standards, always mindful of the health and safety of its employees and the communities it operates in. It aims above all to achieve clean production, and regards fibre sourcing, climate change, energy issues and water use as being the paper industry’s most challenging issues.

The global, not-for-profit organisation FSC works tirelessly to ensure the responsible management of forests throughout the world. FSC members include some of the world’s leading environmental NGOs including WWF (World Wildlife Fund), Friends of the Earth, Green Peace and the Woodland Trust, and the FSC enables companies to demonstrate by way of independent certification that the wood and paper products they are purchasing derive from well managed sources, and are not produced from illegally logged timber. Every piece of wood is tracked from the forest to the store and every link between the forest and the consumer is certified in order to make it clearly identifiable what wood is FSC certified and what is not. The FSC label guarantees that any trees that have been harvested are replaced or allowed to regenerate naturally. Rare forest animals and plants are protected and their habitats preserved. Land that is deemed sacred by indigenous people is exempt from felling. Owners of forests employ local labour in running the forests and are required to maintain specific conditions pertaining to working environments. FSC certification

adorns not just paper and wood for furniture, but also floors, decking, kitchen utensils, printed matter and charcoal. Over 80% of South Africa’s forests are FSC certified. All of Mondi’s forests are FSC certified.

Growing responsibly managed forests contributes significantly to the reduction of CO2 levels in the atmosphere, moderating – and even counteracting – climate change. In South Africa, Mondi’s forests currently absorb more CO2 than its operations put out, but it is nevertheless passionately focused on increasing its ratio of renewable energy use over traditionally relied upon fossil fuels. It calculates and lists the carbon footprints of its products according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, which is published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Resources Institute. Mondi’s utilisation of renewable energy sources increased from 47% in 2004 to 57% in 2011, globally. At present, 62% of the energy consumed by Mondi South Africa is generated from renewable energy sources.

In a characteristically dry country that is prone to water shortages, Mondi has conducted a water impact assessment of all of its forest operations, concluding that water risks need to be taken into account in all operations. Direct action includes the delineation of the wetlands, as part of the Mondi Wetlands Programme. Furthermore, its Merebank paper mill does not utilise potable (drinking) water during paper production.

As a further external verification, Mondi is included on the FTSE4Good and JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment indices.

Responsible corporates demonstrate effectively that the pulp and paper industry is inherently sustainable, and that this has as much to do with the company’s long term growth as it does the environment. Consumers should do their part for the planet and choose products manufactured by companies that display superior sustainability profiles.

Mondi’s flagship product, Mondi Rotatrim is the smart choice for the “sustainability-aware” consumer. m

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DIANNE BAyLEy is a freelance writer and social media manager based in Johannesburg. Her writing focuses on business, marketing,

medical, social media and tourism.

Deon Joubert: The Merpak ManMerpak managing director Deon Joubert joined the company in 1987 and has seen – and effected - many changes in the industry over his 25 year journey.

Founded in 1968, Merpak has always been a specialist envelope m a n u f a c t u r e r , printer and convertor and the company maintains very strong ties to Bernhard Adelfang, founder of

the business, through his son Peter who looks after the technical side of Merpak.

“Change over the years has been significant. Machines have developed in complexity, speed and flexibility and Merpak has always attempted to stay at the cutting edge of technical developments by investing in the latest equipment and training,” says Joubert.

“Computers have all but taken over our lives and Merpak is no different. We run sophisticated ERP and Shop Floor Data

systems that track our processes from the receipt of raw materials to the collection of debtors and which provide ongoing reporting.”

Joubert highlights the company’s priority production planning software which allows greater reliability with stock levels and the meeting of delivery dates. “Due dates are far shorter now and a 24 hour turnaround is often entirely do-able.” Merpak is currently working on rapid and super rapid responses for non-stocked product to change the perception that a company of this size cannot meet tight deadlines. “Running a business in South Africa is a complex and time-consuming challenge,” Joubert asserts, “especially with SMEs that must comply with the same levels of reporting, code and legislative requirements that large enterprises do, but without the same resources.”

The company’s membership of shop-sa has opened doors to the retail sector: “Historically, Merpak was not a serious player in the retail stationery sector,


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concentrating instead on bespoke or customised products supplied directly to the end user,” says Joubert. “With a growing demand for some of our products in retail, we began supplying this segment with some success. Our route to this market is through our distributor network. They offer a far wider range of products to the market and are shop-sa members, sell to shop-sa members and market their products through shop-sa, so it was prudent for us to become a part of the organisation.”

SuSTAINABILITY AND ‘GReeN’As the world looks to initiatives

that reduce carbon footprints and create sustainable methodologies and jobs, Joubert says that “green” and “sustainability are “both concepts that get us very excited”.

“There’s much research surfacing globally that suggests paper may be the only truly sustainable communication medium. For years we’ve heard that cutting down trees to make paper is bad for the environment. Current empirical evidence suggests just the opposite.”

With FSC grade papers, Joubert says we can now be sure of the origins of papers and that they come from managed and sustainable sources. “These managed plantations are far better at sequesting carbon dioxide and manufacturing oxygen than mature forests. Without tree farming

around the globe, our world would be in far worse shape that it is.”

Paper is recyclable by up to seven times and at the end of its life is completely compostable. “Manufacturing power is now partially generated from biomass, reducing reliance on electricity generated from fossil fuels. Merpak is working with the UK’s Two Sides, which dispels the myths around paper and educates on the practicality of using paper responsibly. Together with Printing SA, we hope to set up a local branch of Two Sides here soon.”

INTO The FuTuReSo, how does the massive online

communications move affect Merpak? Joubert remains optimistic: “It would be naive to suggest that we will convert the tweeters, sms’ers, and e-mailers to letter writing. Our world is just too connected and we want instant responses to our communications. But if one wants personal and sincere, it’s hard to beat a message on paper.”

Recent European research reveals that over 70% of 20-30 year old survey respondents confirm paper-based communication is preferred, and less than 30% want only digital communication. “Direct mail marketing is a segment showing huge growth potential. In a world of cluttered on-line information, marketers in Europe and the USA are finding

resurgence in the humble marketing letter. A staggering 97% of these are opened, more than the online messages that invade our personal space daily.”

As a significant player in the local market – with an investment in a business in the paper sector and a keenness to explore other opportunities – Joubert says the country has many challenges. “But the sun shines, we have wonderful people here and we should all try and make just a little difference each day.” m

PuShING The eNVeLOPe: ABOuT MeRPAK’S GO-TO MAN Born in Nelspruit 1958 and raised in Cape Town, Joubert still believes Wynberg Boys High is the best school in the world. He furthered his education at UCT and Henley Management College (UK) and his interests include enjoying sports like rugby and golf; running (a bit) and a love of cooking – “which I do most of the time at home”. If he wasn’t MD of Merpak, Joubert would love to farm in the Karoo.

Married to Lynn “for a long time”, he is proud Dad to Robyn, a 23 year old BSc Conservation Ecology student at Stellenbosch; Jane, who is 22 and in her fourth year of Civil Engineering at Stellenbosch; and laatlammetjie Andrew, a 13 year old scholar at St Andrews in Grahamstown.

His personal motto? “It should be ‘I have got to have more fun’ . . . I just haven’t found that recipe yet.”

The advice he’d give to youngsters entering the workplace? “We train many youngsters at Merpak, both in formal apprenticeships and also through two-year office cadet programs. My advice to them is always the same: “Learn, explore, ask, question, have fun and do a bit of work but when you do, do it properly!”


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Sappi has manufacturing operations on 4 continents and a paper production capacity of 6 million tons a year. In our approach to sustainability, we recognise that as a major industrial producer we have an impact on our people, on the communities in which we

operate and on the environment. we strive to continuously improve our footprint with particular emphasis on carbon emissions, the quality of water and the quality of air. we are advantaged by the nature of our major raw material, which is renewable wood fibre from sustainably managed forests and plantations.

Our market-leading range of paper-products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications. In South Africa these papers are produced at Stanger Mill according to environmental manufacturing pillars. These include the fact that the primary source of pulp used in the production of paper products at Sappi Stanger Mill is bagasse, waste sugar cane fibre, which is sourced from local suppliers, the bleaching process is elemental chlorine-free and the wood fibre used in the production process is obtained from sustainable and internationally-certified afforestation, using independently-audited chains of custody for incoming fibre. In addition to the Triple Green graphic range

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Globally Sappi works together with customers, both direct and indirect, in over 100 countries to provide them with relevant and sustainable paper, paper-pulp and chemical cellulose products and related services.


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of paper, Triple Green Tissue paper is made on the same environmental pillars. Tissue wadding is sent to converters for making toilet rolls, paper towels, serviettes and other hygiene applications. Triple Green offers end-users a means of differentiation and the display of the Triple Green logo on their products demonstrate to stakeholders their commitment to being environmentally responsible.

Sappi also manufactures a range of newsprint, uncoated graphic, business and office papers. The Typek range of paper is a prime example of locally manufactured office paper that offers consumers a multi-functional product suitable for high-speed copy and print applications. Typek’s strong brand identity associated with the attractive bright red packaging makes it a favourite with retailers and stationers. It offers consumers a range of environmentally friendly paper including the Typek 50% Recycled, which is made from 30% post-consumer and 20% post industrial waste, Typek White Board and a range of Typek tints.

Security paper manufactured at Enstra is suitable for security applications such as passport and identity book paper, ballot paper and various other security solutions which guard against fraud, counterfeiting and other security risks. This is achieved through the inclusion of visible, fluorescent and non-fluorescent fibres, micro-printed fibres and other forensic features.

Sappi’s packaging range of papers reflects technological advances providing end-users and converters options for use in the agricultural, industrial and retail market. It can

be used for bags for cement, dog food, potatoes and shopping bags as well as boxes for transporting and exporting fruit. The Containerboard and liner paper combinations converted into boxes have to withstand the pressure of being palletised and stacked for both road and sea transport. Various humidity and box compression strength tests ensure products are engineered for convenient storage units that can be stored flat, but bulk up while in use. The more recent requirement to have “fit-for-purpose packaging” that is shelf ready has given Sappi the opportunity to further improve products printability and convertibility. Another example is Sappi’s greaseproof Resilio offering the confectionary and fast-food industry a grade with excellent absorption and release properties to ensure food retains its appetising look.

Our chemical cellulose products are used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Chemical cellulose is manufactured in a similar way to pulp but purified further to leave virtually pure cellulose fibres. These fibres are used as additives in food, pharmaceuticals, film and cigarettes to name a few.

The greatest benefit of the use of wood fibre in paper, paper packaging and cellulose applications is that it is a natural, versatile, renewable, biodegradable and sustainable resource converted to enrich people’s lives. Sappi will continue to ensure that our customers are at the heart of our business and anticipate their needs with service and product innovation. m


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Henkel is a global manufacturer of leading consumer and industrial products and technologies, including well-known brands such as Pritt, Ponal, Loctite and Schwarzkopf.


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Headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, henkel operates from all five continents and has some 47 000 employees worldwide, of which 1 600 are dedicated to innovation

and development in adhesive technologies.

Founded in 1876, Henkel started operating in South Africa in 1964, focusing on adhesives and detergents. Adhesive technologies are today the core business of Henkel SA, and range from industrial to consumer to transport to general industries. The company’s South African head office is in Alberton, although Henkel also operates from Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein

and Cape Town, with a total staff complement of around 320. (Picture – Henkel Alrode)

INNOVATION exCeLLeNCeSouth Africans are probably most familiar with Henkel as the inventor of the glue stick. Dr Wolfgang Dierichs, a Henkel researcher, was inspired to package glue with a twistable cap while watching a woman apply lipstick on a plane. And so, in 1969, the family favourite Pritt Stick was born. Since then, approximately 2.4 billion Pritt Sticks have been sold globally.

Within Henkel, Pritt manages to strike a balance between innovative solutions

and commitment to sustainability, which are core to what Henkel stands for. Pritt recently launched the Better than Ever Pritt Stick, which boasts a patented formulation that delivers a smooth and easy application. Pritt Sticks special airtight cap system is unique in ensuring a three-year shelf life. Ninety percent of the glue and its packaging are made from naturally renewable raw materials and its PH neutral, solvent-free formula means it is safe for children to use.

VALue exCeLLeNCeMaintaining a balance between economic success, protection of the environment, and social responsibility has been fundamental to the Henkel corporate culture for decades, and this is reflected in their corporate values. Henkel’s five values are, firstly, to put their customers at the centre of what they do; secondly, to value, challenge and reward their people; thirdly, to drive excellent, sustainable financial performance; fourthly, to commit to leadership in sustainability and finally, to build their future on their family-business foundation.

exCeLLeNCe IN SuSTAINABILITYSustainability is much more than just an opportunistic buzzword to Henkel. As far back as 1972, Henkel management was already acknowledging a company’s responsibility to the society and environment within which it operated. Having invested many years of focused effort in the cause of sustainable development, Henkel has built up an excellent reputation as a company with globally leading positions in this arena. According to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Henkel was recently confirmed as the sustainability leader in non-durable household products – for the fifth year running. The manufacturer was also ranked third this year in the Social Responsibility sub category of Fortune Magazine’s survey of Most Admired Companies.

This year Henkel announced its ambitious 2030 Sustainability Strategy – to achieve more with less and triple its efficiency across all business sectors and the entire value chain. Put simply, by 2030 Henkel aims to use only one-third of today’s inputs for every rand it generates. In addition, beyond its core business of developing and producing innovative products, the company intends to involve its customers and consumers as well as suppliers and industrial users even more closely in its efforts to foster sustainability.

Forty-three years after the launch of the Pritt Stick, Henkel is even more committed now to providing offices, homes and especially learners in schools with the products and resources that give them the inspiration to grow. m

The Henkel creche in , Alberton provides early learning for 80 children from the impoverished Tamaho community

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Please meet shop-sa member Shannon Cloete, who works at Henkel as Pritt Product Manager South Africa.

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what is your home-town? Athlone, Cape TownTell us about your childhood and some favourite memories of growing up?Growing up in Margate, I loved going to the beach. At the time, my favourite person was my gran. She coached softball and I was the team mascot with my own mini uniform. I think I was outgoing even as a child, and remember insisting on getting up and dancing on stage at three years of age to a one man band at a local restaurant. We also travelled overseas to a number of destinations and a highlight for me was Disney World at the age of nine.At what stage of life do you find yourself at now?In my mid 20s – I feel this is the best time of my life. I feel old enough to know what I want and young enough to have the energy to go for it. what is your life’s motto or personal brand?Live the life you love and love the life you live!use three words to describe yourselfEnthusiastic, passionate and loyal.Briefly describe the highlights of your working career.I started working at the age of 15 as a waitress and my hospitality experience grew from that. I was fortunate enough to work in the UK for two years and on my return to South Africa I worked in the online industry and it was here that I discovered my interest in marketing. I joined the Henkel Consumer Division’s marketing team in 2009, and my recent appointment to Stationery/Pritt Product Manager has to top my list.

what has been your greatest lesson in life?To never give up and always remain positive.what makes you happy?Food, sunshine, friends, family and my boyfriend.what is your favourite website?All forms of social networking sites.what was the last new thing you bought?A set of golf clubs.Do you have a hobby outside of work?My studies would have to classify as a hobby considering how time consuming they are, and I have recently started playing golf.where do you like to go on holiday?Any coastal and sunny destination in the world.what car do you drive and why?VW Golf IV. It is economical and practical as well as being a good enough size for parking. I am not a good parker at all!Favourite social beverage?Beer.where/when do you read your copy of the shop-sa magazine?At the office when it arrives on my desk.


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Royal Flush Secretaries Day – Come and meet the finalists in this year’s OPSA/Rexel SA National Office Professional of the Year Competition as they share the secrets that helped get them to the top of the administrative profession. 5 September at Focus Rooms, Sunninghill, Sandton. Visit www.opsa.org.za or phone (012) 993 0881 to book.

Decorex – Attracting over 100 000 visitors and trade buyers annually, the brand encourages consumers, local decorators and interior designers to seek inspiration locally instead of overseas. 8 – 12 August at the Gallagher Convention Center, Midrand. Visit www.decorex.co.za.

Cape homemakers expo – 300 stands showcasing over 80 categories, including décor, DIY and lifestyle related products. 23 – 26 August at CTICC. Contact (021) 511 2800 or [email protected].

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heimtextil Russia – The 14th international trade fair for home textiles, floor coverings and interior furnishings at Crocus expo IeC, Moscow on 26 – 28 September. Visit www.heimtextil.messefrankfurt.ru.

Paperworld Russia 2012 – Creativeworld Salon will present expositions of well-known manufacturers of decorative and drawing articles, as well as materials for handcrafts at the IeC expocentre, Moscow on 25 – 27 September. Visit www.paperworld.messefrankfurt.ru.

Mega Show 1 and 2 – Over 4 700 quality-led and competitively-priced suppliers from over 30 countries, showcasing Asian designed and manufactured gifts, housewares and toys on 20 – 23 October at the hong Kong Convention and exhibition Center. Visit www.mega-show.com.IPMex 2012 – Print, sign and ad technology exhibition on 2 – 5 August at Putra world Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Pack Print International – Southeast Asia’s number one event for the printing and packaging sectors. 28 – 31 August at BITeC (Bangkok International Trade and exhibition Centre), Bangkok, Thailand. Visit www.pack-print.de.RedPrairie Customer Conference Registration – RedPrairie Corporation, a global supply chain and retail technology

provider, has opened online registration for its two day EMEA customer conference, RedShift:2012, which will take place at Beaumont estate, windsor, uK on 10 – 11 October. Visit www.RedPrairie.com or email [email protected].

Public holidays/highlights

9 August – National Women’s Day 12 August – International Youth Day 19 August – Eid-ul-Fitr


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The two day weSTeRN CAPe TRADe ShOw, held recently at the Encore Restaurant, Northlink College, Panorama Cape Town saw both a social infotainment event hosted by Gary Pickford of ACT and Helen Goodson of Redfern and some fantastic prizes won during the business side of the show. Well done to the shop-sa Western Cape committee for keeping the industry both thriving and exciting.

KzN TRADe ShOwThe shop-sa KZN regional committee invites all suppliers, resellers and end users to view the latest back to school and commercial stationery on offer from dealers and importers. All suppliers are requested to provide a prize hamper when making the booking.

Date: 15 August 2012Venue: Coastland umhlanga hotel

For more details and to book your stand: Contact Bil at the shop-sa office on 011 880-1147 or [email protected] or Marie Laing - [email protected] Cathy Strydom – [email protected]

GAuTeNG wOMeN’S DAYDate: 16 August 2012Time: 11:30 for 12:00Venue: Moyo zoo LakeCost: R 250 Incl. per personSpeakers: Tobi harper & Priscilla Bouwer

weSTeRN CAPe wOMeN’S DAYDate: 22 August 2012Time: 12:30 for 13:00Venue: encore Restaurant, PanoramaCost: TBC

GAuTeNG TRADe ShOwDate: 4 – 5 September 2012Venue: TBACost: TBA

weSTeRN CAPe GOLF DAYDate: 05 October 2012Venue: Metropolitan Golf ClubCost: R1 750 per 4 ball and R500 for tee box/green sponsorship

To book any of the above events contact Bill André at the shop-sa office on (011)880-1147 or [email protected]

Please visit www.shop-sa.co.za for an updated online Events Calendar.

The POLOKwANe TRADe ShOw held in July saw 27 suppliers migrate north to the elegant 5-star Fusion Boutique Hotel. With visitors from as far as Mozambique (Flash Stationery) both the shop-sa Gauteng regional committee and exhibitors expressed positive feedback to the show.

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shop-sa networking opportunitiesA quick review and preview of member networking events.


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Silveray Statmark Company (SSC) has launched its new website and its online strategy has got off to an excellent start. Within the first two months, it had 2 845 visits to the website, which resulted in 65 subscribers to SSC’s external newsletter and 354 fans on its Facebook page, which also offers a maze game where consumers can win an Ipad 3. With an SEO campaign launched, the response from online customers has been very positive. Trends in the industry show that the fiercely competitive online market has forced stationery companies to add online channels to their marketing strategy and SSC is hoping its online marketing will continue to add value to the SSC customer, whilst continuing to expand other social media possibilities.

NOR PAPeR OPeNS New OFFICe IN KzN NOR Paper, a division of Bytes Document Solutions, has moved to new premises in KwaZulu-Natal. The new office, located in Riverhorse Valley, is a 4 000 square metre facility with a state of the art warehouse which facilitates quick and easy receiving and dispatch, allowing for faster turnaround times. The move significantly increases NOR Paper’s presence in the province and will further boost its competitiveness in the region. “As one of the largest paper merchants for commercial printers and also one of the largest providers of office supplies, the relocation was necessary because of the significant growth of our business over the last few years,” says Craig Zeelie, divisional MD, NOR Paper. “The company is renowned for rapid turnaround and delivery, so customers hold little or no stock. Our new premises enable us to increase efficiencies even more because we are centrally located and have a much bigger warehouse space. This will enable us to better serve new and existing customers in KwaZulu-Natal.” For more information contact them on (011) 011 3900.

DATA LOSS: PReVeNTION IS BeTTeR ThAN CuRe In a world that is increasingly becoming mobile, a new danger has arisen: the possibility of losing backed up data through theft of or damage to the portable device. JP Bester, Product Manager for Verbatim at Advanced Channel Technologies (ACT) says that in the modern world, many people carry their entire office with them. From Notebooks to PDAs, to mobile

phones and external hard drives, the modern road warrior carries them all. “For this reason, Verbatim now offers the Freecom Tough Drive 3.0. This device utilises strong encryption, to prevent sensitive information falling into the wrong hands, should it be lost or stolen. Built to withstand the kinds of bumps and knocks that can accidentally happen to devices of this nature, it is fitted with an internal anti-shock frame and a soft silicone cover on the outside.” Bester adds that the 500GB or 1TB devices also offer users the super fast data transfer capabilities of USB 3.0, while still being backward compatible to USB 2.0. “The device also needs no power adaptor, as it is powered via the USB port with an integrated USB cable. “The need for data storage is growing exponentially and this, coupled with the increasing numbers of mobile employees, means that portable hard drives have become virtually indispensable,” added Bester.

Office Club welcomes two new members, Wide-Eye Stationers based in Rynfield, Gauteng and Dynoss Office and Stationery Supplies in Doornfontein, Gauteng. Office Club and shop-sa wish them every business success going forward.

CNA’S eCOMMeRCe SOLuTION OPeNS uP MARKeT CNA has revamped its existing website (www.cna.co.za) where consumers can now purchase games, movies, music, books and more using their Edgars or Jet account card. David Gibbons, Edcon’s e-Commerce Executive spearheading the group’s online retail offering, says the beauty of this solution is that account holders can purchase entertainment items online 24/7 from CNA while benefiting from store credit, making e-commerce more accessible to those who don’t have credit cards. “The new site opens up online shopping to the group’s almost 3.9 million account card holders. Customers will also be able to earn Thank U points on all online purchases,” he says.The site has a new, fresh look and is easy to search, with thousands of products already on offer across four product categories: books, games, movies and music, along with 10 000 e-Books, and CNA is growing the site’s inventory continuously. Gibbons says CNA’s site is secure, uses SSL security and is verified by Entrust. Customers with any queries can contact the customer service call centre on 0860 262 289.


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3M MARKeTING FOCuS To emphasise the importance of international marketing, 3M launched its marketing initiative Marketing Excellence, headed by Jan Shimanski, in 2010. “The vision we immediately established was that 3M International would be recognised as a benchmark for cutting-edge marketing, propelling the organisation to unprecedented growth,” said Shimanski, vice president of Global Marketing Excellence and head of 3M’s Center of Marketing Expertise. “It’s now time to take that vision global.”Following a diagnostic to look at where 3M stood in marketing competency internationally, Shimanski found that only 35-40 percent of a marketer’s time wasn’t being spent on marketing activities. Shimanski and her team felt that diminishing non-marketing activities was critical to create an environment in which marketers were focused on more strategic and longer-term, goal-oriented challenges. “We conducted deep-dive pilots in Benelux, Turkey and in Germany,” she said. “We’re freeing up marketers’ time so they can focus on issues that will lead to that overall growth for 3M.“We are involved in one of the biggest cultural transformations that 3M has seen since Lean Six Sigma,” Shimanski said. “We are going to be progressing not just with a process, but in changing the culture and the way people think about marketing. There’s such excitement and such energy around this. I can’t think of a better time for someone to be part of this marketing push.”

COMRADeS COMRADeS! The Comrades Marathon is a cherished national sporting event and attracts thousands of runners, spectators and television viewers every year. Two well-known personalities took part this year. For Ursula Langenfeld of Makro, it was her first Comrades, running for Edenvale Road Warriors Running Club with a finishing time of 10h54m39s. The more experienced

Mark Penhall of CTP Donau saw his 17th Comrades and is a proud owner of 11 Bronze medals. He runs for the Johannesburg Harriers Athletic Club and finished with a time of 11h57m25s. His running log book, since its first entry in 1986, testifies to a total of 11 500 kilometers. The 2012 event saw 18 000 runners enter on the website, with runners supported by 4 850 volunteers, 800 marshals and almost 700 000 supporters en route. Perhaps most telling for the contestants was the usage of two tons of potatoes, 1.1 million water sachets and 750 tubes of deep heat. Congratulations go to Mark Penhall and Ursula Langenfeld for putting stationery representation on the Comrades road.

JSM PLASTIC’S CeLeBRATeS 30Th BIRThDAY In 1982, Johannes Maree and Ernest Wilken sat talking about their futures. The company Ernest worked for in Johannesburg was in a process of closing down. Johannes, owner of a farm in Vredefort District, was concerned about the drought. While discussing several options, Ernest’s wife Ina, a teacher, suggested they think about manufacturing pre-made, slip-on book covers in plastic since book covering was every mother’s worst nightmare, requiring brown paper, plastic roll, scissors and sticky tape.Under a pall of dust, Ernest found a small PVC machine in Alberton and Johannes bought it immediately for R5 000. Initially, no one knew how to operate it, but after much loss and heaps of waste, the first 8 000 book covers were ready. However, the market was sceptical as the covers cost more than brown paper. Samples were left at schools and the following year JSM Plastics sold 80 000 units. More machines were needed but it was the bank’s turn to be sceptical, with bankers in the rural areas more familiar with milk and mealies than plastic. However, nothing held this factory back and soon JSM became a major brand. Ernest, who managed the marketing aspects, passed away in 1997. Johannes, still on his farm, took over the marketing. Despite their challenges, JSM has succeeded and the demand for quality PVC book covers sees a production of more than 40 000 covers per day, along with other industrial and corporate products. Distributing as far as Zambia, JSM manufactured all the 37 000 files for the Zambian census in just two weeks, and since 2000 JSM has been one of the top ten customers of Bloch and Levitan, the biggest PVC supplier in the country, and recently received applause from the Bantex Group. In the words of Robert Slavin: “I have been in the industry for 46 years and have the largest stationery manufacturing plant. I have visited factories worldwide over the years and was very intrigued by JSM Plastics. I find Mr Maree a man dedicated to the purpose of selling his products and he obviously has a customer base which big companies like us seldom meet, despite all our major capital investment, robotics and automation.”Johannes and Susan Maree wish to thank all their loyal customers and suppliers of the last 30 years.


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ReJuVeNATION OF The wALTONS BRAND Waltons has embarked on a rejuvenation process to reposition and rebrand itself in the market. “Our new strategic direction is as a result of considerable introspection and planning. We analysed our current business models and realised that we needed to reinvigorate the brand and evolve, and in some places, reinvent, our core offerings. We realised that we need to listen to our customers and talk more directly to their needs and aspirations,” says David Jenkins, Group Managing Director.Waltons have adopted three key values to be driven across the business: Solution Focused – I want to give you solutions that are relevant and simple, Success Oriented – I want you to have the best chance at success, and Valued Partner – I am an important part of your business. “A good way to explain our new mindset is with some tangible examples,” explains Jenkins. “We don’t sell white boards, we sell the ability to capture ideas for growth, we don’t sell calculators and laptops, we sell the ability to make money, and we don’t sell office desks, we sell the corporate culture everyone buys into.”Along with a revamped logo, Waltons rejuvenation sees centralising key head office functions to leverage synergies. Walton’s senior management team was proud to launch its new vision for the brand with the key themes of ‘Commitment’, ‘Speed’ and ‘Laser-like Focus’ via a roadshow that took place early June and rolled out across Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

POweRhOuSe DICTATION SYSTeMS FLOuRISh2012 has been a very exciting year for Powerhouse Dictation Systems, the sole importers of PHILIPS Voice Recorders, Winscribe and Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking. They have had the pleasure of welcoming new staff members and introduced new innovative marketing tools to their existing range of presentation material, designed specifically with the reseller in mind. Through various exhibitions, Powerhouse Dictation has extended its reach further into Africa through new resellers in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi. Powerhouse understands that their partners need to be well equipped when it comes to presenting their products to their customers. Voice recorder models have been categorised by colour into specific categories for recording notes, conversations, lectures, meetings and dictation, ensuring that the end user gets the right product for their specific needs. Furthermore, Powerhouse Dictation provides marketing material with the resellers’ own logo and contact details. Contact them on www.speech.co.za

LeITz eFFICIeNCY LAuNCheD IN SOuTh AFRICA Silveray Statmark Company (SSC), a Bidvest Group Company, has acquired the distribution rights for Leitz workspace products in South Africa, introducing a new era of ultimate efficiency and professionalism into the office. “We are privileged to add the Leitz range to our leading portfolio of stationery brands,” says Trevor Girnun, Managing Director of SSC. “Now the Leitz name that has, for many years, been synonymous with the highest quality in office accessories throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia will make its mark on the African continent.” SSC is launching five product ranges within the Leitz brand portfolio – WOW, iLAM, Complete, ImpressBIND and Bebop. All have unique features and include: lever arch files, laminators and binders, hole punches, staplers, letter trays and a variety of functional and stylish Apple accessories. Leitz is part of the Esselte Group which is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of organisational solutions. Esselte is a $1 billion office products company with subsidiaries in 29 countries and distribution in more than 130 countries. The Leitz range will be available from pen specialists and leading stationery outlets from August 2012.

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sxeROx ANNOuNCeS BuSINeSS BOOST IN A BOx wINNeR Live event technology company Stage Audio Works has won the Xerox Business Boost in a Box competition. Launched in November 2011 by Bytes Document Solutions, the authorised Xerox distributor in sub-Saharan Africa, the competition focused on Xerox’s ability to help companies become ready for real business. The prize included a total of R250 000 worth of Xerox and Bytes products and services, as well as the opportunity to be part of the Aurik Business Incubator Acceleration Programme. “The Xerox Business Boost in a Box competition attracted over 1 500 entrants and some amazing entrepreneurial talent,” says Rabin Ram, Xerox MD at Bytes Document Solutions. “A total of 45 entrants were shortlisted and went through a rigorous selection process of which five semi-finalists were chosen.”The competition targeted small and medium businesses, and the winner and semi-finalists were chosen based on their ability to innovate, their resilience and business growth, and their entrepreneurial journey and their passion as entrepreneurs. For more information contact Bytes Document Solutions on 011 928 9111.

VODACOM LAuNCheS FuNeRAL COVeR Vodacom has unveiled its latest insurance product, which will see loyal m-pesa customers receive up to R10 000 worth of funeral cover. Vodacom Funeral Cover is one of the insurance products that Vodacom plans to offer as part of its broader financial services strategy. There will be no additional monthly premiums for funeral cover, Vodacom will simply calculate the amount of airtime purchased

using m-pesa over a four month period and customers using m-pesa will qualify for a minimum of R1 000 worth of funeral cover. For funeral cover at no additional cost, all consumers need to do is

purchase airtime using m-pesa. Customers can register for Vodacom m-pesa at Vodacom outlets, Nedbank branches and informal outlets. For more information call 082 1082 free from a Vodacom cellphone or visit the website at www.vodacom.co.za/personal/services/m-pesa/aboutm-pesa

PRINTeRS FOR The VISuALLY IMPAIReDLexmark International has unveiled two features designed to provide people with visual impairments easier access to its range of printers and multi-function printers (MFPs). The first, Accessibility Solution for MFPs, allows users to accomplish nearly all the same tasks on the touch-screen panel of an MFP from another device. This is done through web-based software that helps users access the MFP from a network-connected computer or handheld device, including those specifically designed for disabled users – allowing them to set up copy, fax, email, FTP and scan jobs directly from their workstation. The second new feature is the Lexmark Accessibility Speech solution, which provides audio feedback, allowing the printer and MFP to ‘talk’ to the user and provide updates on the printer status and commands.

For further information visit Lexmark or Perceptive Software at www.lexmark.com or www.perceptivesoftware.com.

FNB ANNOuNCeS INSTANT ACCOuNTING ‘ReVAMP’First National Bank’s Instant Accounting solution, which enables business owners to produce full management accounts using information pulled automatically from their bank statements, has undergone a major facelift aimed at making it more user friendly for small business owners. Using data directly from the customer’s bank statements, it eliminates the need for manual file downloads or imports. “Instant Accounting can simplify the business owner’s accounting function and lead to considerable cost saving on accounting fees,” says John Botha, head of value-added services for FNB Business Banking. Instant Accounting is free of charge to FNB customers, allowing them access to income statements, cash-flow statements, debtors and creditors’ reports and financial dashboards. For more information contact Lezelle Hendriks on 087 311 6019.


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for you.

sHOP-sA membership

nEw APPROvED MEMbERsstationery DookContact: Sean Bradley BarnardFairview, Port Elizabeth

nIkkI sHREDDER wInnER

Congratulations to the following new member who qualified to win a Nikki Shredder after paying his membership fees within 10 days of invoice.

Izinkwazi supplies

luks groupContact: Marc HoffmannSandton, Johannesburg

stationery & paper worldContact: Ricky PillayBenoni , Johannesburg

sHOP-sA DATAbAsE ClEAn uP REvIEw Following the recent database update exercise which saw 265 resellers added to our data base, we are now updating all other data base contact details. Reviewing 7 513 contact items, shop-sa is aiming at a total of 500 per week, which will see the exercise completed by 30th September 2012. Our current database will then be migrated to a new CRM. Of the recent 510 items reviewed, 319 were updates and 191 were removed. Of the 191 items removed, 31 firms (general commerce and industry) are not relevant to the office products industry, while the balance are no longer in existence.

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www.kmp.co.za

www.interstat.co.za

www.penflex.co.za

www.towerproducts.co.za

www.statmark.co.za

www.oliser-global.com

www.impression.co.za

www.treeline.co.za

www.koloksa.co.za

www.parrotproducts.biz

www.rexelsa.co.za

OFFICE PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD DISTRIBUTORS OF:

www.redfern.co.za

email: [email protected]

THE LABEL SPECIALISTS t i ck w i th the bes t !

www.bop.co.za

www.hortors.co.za

www.nikki.co.za

www.stationeryandpaper.co.za

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gEHA - InTERACTIvE wHITE bOARD

•Theelectro-magneticinteractiveboardwithactive stylus

•Youraudiencewillpayattentiontoyoubyusing the eBoard Pen for any presentation. No copy necessary: all notes can be saved, edited and send out by e-mail.

•Software package, WORKSPACE®, isincluded free of charge.

•Tools and templates for presentations andlessons are included.

•Projectoroptional(notincluded)

G50287359 - GEHA INTERACTIVE WHITE E-BOARD 79”

G50287367 - GEHA INTERACTIVE WHITE E-BOARD 89”

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This powerful and efficient cutting machine comes with an electric blade drive and optical cutting line which allows users to cut documents precisely and efficiently.

Security features includes the convenient safety guards on the front and rear of the machine as well as a knife lock device for peace of mind. Capable of cutting up to 450 sheets/45mm of paper at a time, with a cutting length of 430mm. Digital adjustment of cut size. The table size is 620mm x 700mm and comes with a convenient stand.

Tel: 086 111 4407 / 011 7928919

fax: 011 7929732

[email protected] | www.aztradingcc.co.za

Tel: 011 248 0300

www.koloksa.co.za

CusTOM MADE PvC usb

Simply email a photo or idea and in 24 hours we will have an impression drawing ready for you.Just three weeks for delivery and now our new low price! Available in 2gig, 4gig, 8gig or 16 gig memory sizes.

Tel: 0114678689.

[email protected]

Quote “MYOffICE” for a 10% discount.

usb 2.0 flAsH DRIvEs

Features•Height:lowerthan50mm•InterfaceUSB2.0•ReadSpeed:upto18MB/s•WriteSpeed:upto8MB/s•Capacity:4GB•OperatingSystems:WindowsandMAC•MiniGumDrive

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Tel: 011 887 1056

Email: [email protected]

web: www.speech.co.za

PHIlIPs DIgITAl vOICE TRACERs

Capture every word. And do it with the highest sound quality using the digital recorders from Philips. With the recorders optimized specifically for notes, conversations, lectures and meetings, we are certain you will find the right solution for you. Now you can record your thoughts and ideas at any time or place – easily and comfortably. Our digital recorders include ClearVoice, which adjusts quiet passages dynamically, thus improving the intelligibility of quieter voices.

REXEl v60ws COMPACTIOn sHREDDER

This stylish quiet-running shredder is ideal for personal use in the home or office and provides everyday security via simple, effective ribbon cutting. It shreds 7 sheets at a time and has a useful 220 sheet capacity 23 litre bin with unique compaction technology ensuring more shredding time and less emptying.

Tel: 011 226 3300 fax: 011 837 9489

web: www.rexelsa.co.za

REXEl EAsY TOuCH DEskTOP PunCH

This smart, reliable punch offers effortless paper punching in one easy, smooth operation. The unique design mechanism allows for reduced punching effort by up to 50%. It has a 30 sheet capacity and features a paper size guide and locking handle for easy storage in drawers. Available in black/grey and blue/white colour options. A must have for any modern office!

Tel: 011 226 3300 fax: 011 837 9489


REXEl EAsY TOuCH DEskTOP sTAPlERs

Rexel’s Easy Touch staplers offer low punch force technology that requires up to 50% less effort than conventional staplers. The 30 sheet Full and Half strip models offer space efficient flat clinch technology which means that your documents take up to 30% less space on your desk or in your files. The Quarter strip staples 20 sheets. Made from durable metal with rubberized grips for comfort. Supplied with 1000 No. 56 staples and available in black/grey and blue/white colour options.

Tel: 011 226 3300 fax: 011 837 9489


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Tel: 011 473 9800 • Fax: 011 474 3542

www.bantex.co.za

Tel: 011 433 1808 • Fax: 011 433 8863

Email: [email protected]

www.ledgersystems.co.za

fAlCOn lEATHERETTE A4 fOlDER

Ledger Systems has an exciting range of executive note pad holders, (pictured here is the Falcon Ref673 A4 Zip folder). These FALCON folders are ideal for executives, secretaries and especially sales staff.

YOuR PORTAblE OffICE fOR wORk AnD HOME

New to the Bantex Suspension file category is the portable filing case.It has become essential in both our business and personal lives to be mobile and in touch at all times. The portable filing case is the perfect solution for the busy executive, an essential tool for sales representatives to stay organised and for keeping one’s personal documentation in order.Stylish and convenient, this quality portable case is made from polypropylene, is durable, environment friendly and 100% South African made. Supplied with 8 tough kraft Bantex suspension files with tabs and inserts, plus the closure latch can be secured with a locking device. Available in blue, red and black lids.

Tease your brainLightbulbs: There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs?

Ball: How can you throw a ball as hard as you can and have it come back to you, even if it doesn’t bounce off anything? There is nothing attached to it, and no one else catches or throws it back to you.

Ping Pong: Your last good ping-pong ball fell down into a narrow metal pipe imbedded in concrete one foot deep. How can you get it out undamaged, if all the tools you have are your tennis paddle, your shoe-laces, and your plastic water bottle, which does not fit into the pipe?

Lightbulbs: Keep the first bulb switched on for a few minutes. It gets warm, right? So all you have to do then is ... switch it off, switch another one on, walk into the room

with bulbs, touch them and tell which one was switched on as the first one (the warm one) and the others can be easily identified.

Ball: Throw the ball straight up in the air.

Ping Pong: All the tools are random things that are not going to help you. All you have to do is pour some water into the pipe so that the ball swims up on the surface.

And if you say that you don’t have any water, then think about what you drank today and if you can use that somehow :-)

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AADDING MACHINE, POINT OF SAlE AND MACHINE ROllSBSC Stationery - Treeline

PaperGeni RotundaSSC - Croxley

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

Glue sticks & Super Glue

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, BIC, Bostik,

Ponal, Pritt, Pentel, Faber Castell, Staedtler

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - New Wave

Freedom Stationery - Marlin

SSC - Penguin office paste, wood glue, padding

compound, UHU glue sticks, super glue, clear

glue, Leeho glue sticks.

Stationery & Paper world S.A

ADHESIVE NOTES3M SA PTY Ltd - Post-it ®

BSC Stationery - Stick ‘n Notes

SSC - Sellonotes

Stationery & Paper world S.A - Eagle,

Highland

ART, CRAFT, GRAPHIC AND DRAWING MATERIAlSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Pentel, Pilot, Henkel,

Bostik, Staedtler, Faber Castell

CTP Stationery - A4 coloured poster boards

Faber Castell - Comprehensive range


Max Frank - Uni, Artline

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

watercolour paint

SSC - Croxley, Pelikan, Penguin drawing inks,

Stabilo Carbothello, Rotring Technical


BBAGS AND CASESBantex - Moulded pencil cases

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Penflex, Gotcha,

Staedtler, Bantex

Flip File - Business cases.

Freedom Stationery - Space Case and Marlin

Kolok unlimited - Kenton laptop bags and

backpacks

Rexel Office Products - Kensington

Stationery & Paper world S.ATopmark - School Bags, Laptop Bags, Pencil

Cases, Sports Bags, Luggage

BATTERIESBSC Stationery - Eveready

Nikki Distributors - Duracell Batteries

Nikki Distributors - Energizer Batteries


BIN RANGEBantex - Waste paper bins

Krost Office ProductsSSC - Stephens.

BINDING ACCESSORIESAz Trading - Plastic Comb, Wire, Thermal &

Covers

Beswick Office Products - Fellowes

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Rexel, Bantex

CTP Donau - Donau files and slide binders, A4

poster board

Martin Yale Africa - Comb, Wire

Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

Machines

Rexel Office Products - Rexel and GBC

SSC - Esselte

Stationery & Paper world S.Aw Vos & Co - Renz covers & combs, ringwire

BINDING MACHINESAz Trading - DSB, Neorel


Martin Yale Africa - Martin Yale

Parrot Products - Parrot Comb Binding

Machines

Rexel Office Products - GBC and Rexel ranges

Stationery & Paper world S.Aw Vos & Company - Renz.

BOARDSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Velleda

School Whiteboards

BSC Stationery - Bestboards, Pentel, Pilot,

Artline, Penflex

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,

Maxi whiteboard markers


Parrot Products - Full range of boards and

accessories. Custom boards printed to your

specification.

Rexel Office Products - NOBO whiteboards,

pinboards, easels and accessories

SSC - Croxley, Legamaster, Edding


BOOK COVERSBantex - Book Covers

CTP Stationery - Poly Prop Donau heavy duty

covers

empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper

Freedom StationeryGordon’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 ProductsPalm Stationery Manufacturers - brown paper

rolls, poly rolls, gift-wrap

SSC - Tenza, Clearseal, Croxley

BOOKS AND PADSBantex - Hard and soft cover noted range

BSC Stationery - Treeline

CTP Stationery - Impala and premier books

and pads

Freedom Stationery - Manufacturers

hortors Stationery - Legal registers

Impala Vuwa Stationery ManufacturersPalm Stationery ManufacturersPower Stationery - Powerstar

SSC - Croxley, Lion Brand, Tudor, Sparrow


BOXES AND CARTONSBeswick Office Products - Bankers Box to

Boxes and Cartons

CTP Stationery - Archiving Systems

Tidy Files - Acid free archiving products

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CCAlCUlATORSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Kaiser, Sharp

Freedom StationeryKolok unlimited - Distributors of HP and

Canon calculators

Nikki Distributors - Truly calculators


Power Stationery - Powerstar

Rexel Office Products - IBICO

SSC - Texas Instruments, Texet

Stationery & Paper world S.A - Sharp, Catiga,

Casio, Citizen

CAlENDARSCTP Stationery - Diaries assorted sizes

SSC - Sasco year planners.

CAllIGRAPHYMax Frank - Artline

SSC - Rotring, Manuscript, Sheaffer

CARBON PAPER AND FIlMSSSC - Pelikan Ultrafilm, Interplastic, Plenticopy.


CASH BOXESSSC - Helix


CD’S, DVD’S AND DISKETTESKolok unlimited - Distributors of Sony audio

and video access, Verbatim, Memorex CDs,

DVDs, HP media, Protech, Epson and Canon

speciality media

ClIP BOARDSBantex - PVC and moulded plastic

CTP Stationery - DONAU brand

Parrot Products - Masonite and whiteboard

SSC - Croxley, Esselte


ClIPS, FASTENERS AND PINSBantex - Paper clips


Grip BindersSSC - Croxley, Lion Brand, Esselte, Helix

Essentials, Stephens, Penguin


Tidy Files - Filing solution

COlOURING BOOKSempire Toy & Stationery - Empire books



COMPUTER ACCESSORIESBeswick Office Products - Fellowes

Kolok unlimited - Distributors of Manhattan

True Touch Mice (wireless, infrared, USB,

scrolling etc.), keyboards (wireless, infrared,

multimedia, roll-up etc.), monitors, hubs,

printer cables, USB cables, keypads, web cams

and graphics tablets, as well as the NU range

of internal and external drives.

Krost Office ProductsPyrotec - Tower Inkjet-laser labels, business

cards and photo paper

Rexel Office Products - Kensington Computer

Accessories


COMPUTER ClEANINGBeswick Office Products - Fellowes

Pyrotec - Tower computer cleaning range

Kolok unlimited - Computacare

COMPUTER CONSUMABlESCTP Stationery - Full range of DONAU files

Impression Management - see printer

consumables

KMP - for computer consumables

Kolok unlimited - Distributors of HP, Epson,

Lexmark, Canon, Oki, Tally, Seikosha,

Panasonic, Brother, Olivetti, Minolta, Kyocera,

Penguin consumables

Redfern Print Services - Redfern inkjet/laser/

copier labels and a full range of stationery

labels


COMPUTER HARDWAREKolok unlimited - Distributors of Lexmark, Oki,

HP, Canon and Epson hardware range (printers,

scanners, digital cameras and projectors)


CORPORATE STATIONERY & GIFTINGStar Stationers and PrintersStationery & Paper world S.A

CRAYONS AND CHAlKS

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Henkel, Faber

Castell, Staedtler

Faber Castell - Wave crayons and pastels


Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Chalks and

Crayons

SSC - Croxley, Jovi, Stabilo, Penguin


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

Delux

Bantex - Comprehensive range - moulded

plastic

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex


Krost Office ProductsLedger Systems - Falcon Products

Rexel Office Products - Rexel Eco Range

SSC Stationery - Rolodex.

DIARIES, PlANNERS AND ORGANISERSCTP Stationery - CTP Brand

hortors Stationery - Legal diaries

Rexel Office Products - NOBO planners, refills

and T-card kits

South African Diaries - For all your diary needs

DICTATION - TRANSCRIPTIONPowerhouse Dictation for Philips - Dictation,

transcription, meeting recording, mini-tapes,

foot pedals, accessories

DRAUGHTING AND DRAWING OFFICE SUPPlIESCTP Stationery - A4 Poster Boards

SSC - Croxley, NT Cutters, Pelikan and Penguin

Drawing ink, Maped, Rotring Technical, Helix

eEMBOSSERS AND ENGRAVINGRubber Stamp & engraving Co - Ideal & Trodat

Embossers (pocket, desk and electronic), Trotec


ENVElOPES AND MAIlINGBSC Stationery - Leo Envelopes, Jiffy

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CTP Stationery - Commercial envelopes

Global envelopesGrafton/StarKzN eNVeLOPeSMerpak envelopes - Simplistic, full range of

printed and plain envelopes

PaperGeniSSC - Croxley, Lion Brand, Bespoke and

Standard


ERASERS & ERASING / CORRECTION FlUIDSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Tippex tape, 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

SSC - Penguin correction fluid and pens. UHU

correction roller and bottle. Helix, Maped,

Pelikan, Penguin, Croxley erasers

Stationery & Paper world S.A - All Office

FFAX ROll MANUFACTURERSRotundaSSC - Croxley

FIlES AND FIlINGAfrican Filing Systems - Top retrieval filing and

arching products

Bantex & Viking - All filing and storage

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex Mobifile

CTP Stationery - Full range of quality DONAU

brand

File-A-Punch cc Flip File - Executive display files, expanding

files, Document folders, dividers

Freedom Stationery - Edo / Unifile

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - Lever arch,

Ringbinder files, Manilla flat folders

Grafton/StarKolok unlimited - Avery Eurofolios and

Euroboxes

Palm Stationery Manufacturers - leaver arch,

ring binder files, manilla flat folders.

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

document file, clip file and presentation file

Rexel Office Products - Prima and Rexel ranges

SSC - Croxley, Esselte, Pendaflex suspension

files, Twinlock filing systems


Tidy Files - Filing solutions

FOlDERSBantexBSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex

CTP Stationery - DONAU Brand


Palm Stationery Manufacturers - View files,

polypropylene & board folders

Rexel Office ProductsSSC - Croxley, Esselte


Tidy Files - Specialised

FORMS - lEGAl AND MISCEllANEOUShortors Stationery - complete range of custom,

company, miscellaneous, magisterial, etc.

FURNITURE - OFFICE & SCHOlASTICKrost Office Products - accessories

New era Office cc - Specialising in all office

furniture desks, chairs, credenzas, boardroom

tables, etc

Reboni Furniture Group - Manufacturing and

distribution of educational and office furniture


GGUIllOTINES AND TRIMMERSAz Trading - DSB, Kobra

Beswick Office Products - Fellowes, Vivid

Martin Yale Africa - Martin Yale

Rexel Office Products - SmartCut and

ClassicCut

SSC - Dahle

w Vos & Co - Ideal

IINDEX TABBING AND DIVIDERS3M SA - Post-it flags, Flag pen and highlighter

Bantex - P.P and Manilla board

BSC Stationery - Treeline, Bantex, Flip File

CTP Stationery - DONAU Brand board and P.P

Flip File - Index Tabs, Flip tabs


Palm Stationery Manufacturers Grip BindersRexel Office Products - Rexel, Mylar and Prima

board

SSC - Croxley, Esselte


INKSKMP - for computer consumables.

Max Frank - Shachihata, Artline

Rexel Office Products - Numbering machine

ink

Rubber Stamp & engraving Co - Trodat, Noris

fastdry, security, numbering, franking. Laundry.

SSC - Pelikan, Penguin stamp pads and inks,

Rotring, Sheaffer

LlABElSBSC Stationery - Treeline, Tower, Midmadex


Nor PaperPyrotec - Tower stationery, inkjet-laser labels

Redfern Print Services - Redfern Inkjet/laser/

copier labels and a full range of stationery

labels



lABEllING MACHINESKemtek Imaging Systems - Distributor of

Brother P-Touch Labelling System

Kolok unlimited - Distributors of OEM, Avery

and Penguin inkjet and laser labels

SSC - Dymo, Herma


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lAMINATING MACHINESAz Trading - DSB, Speedlam, Lamiace


Kolok unlimited - Galaxy

Martin Yale Africa - Fujipla

Parrot Products - Parrot A4 and A3 Laminators

Rexel Office Products - GBC and Rexel ranges

w Vos & Co - PEAK & Renz.

lAMINATING POUCHES AND MATERIAlSAz Trading - A0 to ID card size Beswick Office Products - Fellowes

Kolok unlimited - Penguin

Martin Yale AfricaParrot ProductsRexel Office Products - Rexel and GBC.


lEGAl STATIONERYhortors Stationery - All legal registers, forms,

diaries etc

lETTER OPENERSSSC - Maped, Croxley

lETTER TRAYSBantex & VikingKrost Office ProductsSSC - Croxley, Twinlock, Maped, Disa,

Stephens.

lOOSE lEAF lEDGERS, SHEETS, INDEXESSSC - Croxley, Twinlock.

MMAIlING TUBES CTP StationerySSC - Croxley

MARKERSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Permanent

Markers, Highlighters, whiteboard

BSC Stationery Sales - Treeline, Collosso,

Penflex, Artline, Maxi, Pentel, Pilot, Bic

Faber Castell - Permanent and non permanent


Interstat Agencies - Edding

Max Frank - Artline , Maxi, Uni

Parrot Products - White board, permanent and

OHP markers. Wide range of highlighters

Penflex - White board, flipchart, permanent

markers, highlighters

Pentel (Pty) Ltd. - Maxiflo, white board marker

and paint marker


Rexel Office Products - NOBO white board

markers

SSC - Croxley, MonAmi, Carioca, Pelikan,

Penguin, Stabilo Boss, Stabilo Swing, Sharpie


MATHEMATICAl GEOMETRY SETS & ACCESSORIESFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Palm Stationery ManufacturersSSC - Croxley, Helix Oxford, Maped, Rotring

MINUTE AND GUARD BOOKShortors Stationery - Company registers, minute

books and other legal registers

Ledger Systems - Falcon products

SSC - Croxley

NNUMBERING MACHINESRexel Office ProductsRubber Stamp & engraving Co - Reiner Dater/

Numberer (manual/electronic), Trodat

OOFFICE ERGONOMICSBeswick Office Products - Fellowes Back/Wrist/

Foot support; Notebook riser stand

Rexel Office Products - Kensington

copyholders, risers, footrests, wrist support and

Rexel range of electric staplers and punches

which reduces chances of RSI (repititive strain

injury)

OVERHEAD PROJECTION AND ACCESSORIES3M SA (Pty) Ltd. - Overhead film,

transparency, multimedia

Kolok unlimited - Penguin OHP Film

Max Frank - Artline

Parrot Products - Data Projectors, OHPs,

screens and rear projection film

Penflex - Penflex Overhead projector pens

Rexel Office Products - NOBO

SSC - Stabilo, Penguin.

PPAPER AND BOARDAntalis South Africa - Office paper solutions

Bantex - Cube refills

BSC Stationery - Apex Paper - Typek,Rotatrim

CTP Stationery - DONAU A4 poster boards

empire Toy & Stationery - Butterfly paper

Freedom StationeryGrafton/StarKolok unlimited - Distributors of HP, Epson,

Canon, Lexmark, Penguin and Avery

Nor PaperPalm Stationery Manufacturers - Cubes and

board

Rexel Office Products - Prima

SSC - Croxley

TRIBe - TRIBE Inkjet Paper and Film

PAPER FOlDING MACHINESMartin Yale Africa - Martin Yale

w. Vos & Co - Ideal

PENCIlSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - BIC Evolution

Graphite, BIC Matic Clutch ,Velocity Clutch,

Atlantis Clutch, BU4 Clutch

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell,

Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel

Freedom Stationery - Marlin / Edo

Max Frank - Uni

Palm Stationery ManufacturersPentel S.A (Pty) Ltd - Hotshot, Mechanical

Pencil, Techniclick Pencil.


Rexel Office Products - Rexel HB & Derwent

SSC - Croxley, Stabilo, Rotring, Sheaffer

Staedtler SA (Pty) Ltd - Tradition, Wopex,

Technical, Clutch Pencils and lead

PENCIl lEADSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Criterium 0.5mm

leads

Faber Castell - Extensive range, beginner to

artist


Max Frank - Uni

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

various grades

SSC - Croxley, Rotring


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PENCIl SHARPENERSFreedom StationeryPalm Stationery ManufacturersPower Stationery - Powerstar

SSC - Croxley, Carl, Dahle, Maped, Helix

PENSBIC South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Criterium 0.5mm

leads

BSC Stationery - Treeline, BIC, Faber Castell,

Pilot, Pentel, Uni, Staedtler, Henkel, Lexi,

Penflex

Faber CastellFreedom Stationery - Marlin and Edo

Max Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni

Palm Stationery ManufacturersPenflex - Penflex ballpoints and rollerballs

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

Energel Pen


SSC - Sheaffer, Pelikan, Stabilo, Rotring,

Penguin, Parker, Waterman, Papermate

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

Gel and Pigment liner pens

PEN CARBON BOOKSBSC Stationery - Treeline, RBE



SSC - Croxley

PERSONAl STATIONERYBantex - Telephone Management, Conference

and Filing

CTP Stationery - Home office and personal

filing system, diaries

Grafton/StarSSC - Croxley, Basildon Bond, Tudor and Lion

brand

PlANNING BOARDS AND ACCESSORIESParrot Products - Range of year planners, term

planners, maps and in/out boards. custom

printed boards designed to specification.

Rexel Office Products - NOBO planners

SSC - Croxley, Sasco

POINT OF SAlE PRINTER ROllSPaperGeniRotunda.

PRINTINGStar Stationers and PrintersStationery & Paper world S.AKolok unlimited - Distributors of Epson,

Lexmark, Canon, HP and Oki printers

PRINTER CONSUMABlESImpression Management - Manufacturers

and distributors of 100% brand new generic

and compatible inkjet, laser toner cartridges

including Prinart, Q-ink, Sanchi, Oliser. Also

manufacturers of inkjet refilling machines, bulk

inks and recycler supplies

KMP - For computer consumables.

Kolok unlimited - Distributors of HP, Epson,

Lexmark, Canon, Oki, Panasonic, Brother,

Olivetti, Kyocera, Seikosha, Tally, and Minolta

consumables; Fujitsu, Citoh and Penguin

Nor PaperPaperGeniRoyce Imaging Industries - Remanufacturers

and suppliers of inkjet and laser cartridges

Technical Systems engineering - Suppliers of

quality compatible cartridges and bulk inks for

Epson, Canon, Lexmark, HP and Samsung


PUNCHES AND PERFORATORSBantex - Plastic and Metal

Beswick Office Products - Kangaro

BSC Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel


Krost Office ProductsParrot Products - Parrot range of punches

Rexel Office Products - Rexel

SSC - Uno, Rapid, Maped, Lion Brand


RRUBBER BANDSSSC - Croxley


RUBBER STAMPSAquarius Media Supply - MaxStamp range and

accessories

Max Frank - Schachihata X Stampers

Rubber Stamp & engraving Co. - Trodat

RUBBER STAMP MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENTRubber Stamp & engraving Co - AZ Liquid

polymer, TROTEC laser engraver, flash system


RUlERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Palm Stationery ManufacturersPenflex - PENFLEX rulers

SSC - Croxley, Disa, Rotring, Helix Shatterproof

SSCHOlASTIC SUPPlIESBantex and Faber CastellBSC Stationery Sales - Treeline

CTP Stationeryempire 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 ProductsImpala Vuwa Stationery ManufacturersMax Frank - Artline, Maxi, Uni

Palm Stationery ManufacturersParrot Products - chalk boards/slates


Pyrotec - Tower Adhesive Book Cover 45cm

x 2m

SSC - Croxley, Pelikan, Penguin, Stabilo, UHU,

Maped, Helix, Lion Brand


SCISSORS AND CUTTERSFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Palm Stationery Manufacturers SSC - Maped, Sister, Croxley, Disa


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SCRAPBOOKINGRexel Office Products - Trimmers and

guillotines

Rubber Stamp & engraving Co - Making

memories, Clearsnap, Marvy, Ranger, Bazzill,

Carl

SSC - Herma, Maped, UHU, Stabilo, Dahle

Trimmers

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

makes


Kolok unlimited - GEHA shredders

Martin Yale Africa - Intimus, Martin Yale,

PaperMonster

Nikki Distributors - Nikki shredders

Parrot Products - Parrot range of value

shredders

Rexel Office Products - Rexel range

w Vos & Co - Ideal.

SlATESFreedom Stationery - Marlin

Parrot Products - Whiteboard and chalk board

SPECIAlISED STATIONERY AND BOOKBINDINGLedger Systems - Law reports and periodicals

SPIKE FIlESGrip BindersSSC - Croxley, Maped

STAMPS, STAMP PADS AND INKSAquarius Media Supply - MaxStamp, self-

inking and pre-inked stamps, ink pads and

accessories.

Rubber Stamp & engraving Co - Trodat, pre-

inked stamps, stamp and fingerprint pads

SSC - Penguin metal and plastic stamp pads

STAPlING MACHINES AND STAPlESBantexBeswick Office Products - Kangaro

BSC Stationery - Treeline, STD, Bantex, Rexel


Krost Office ProductsInterstat Agencies - Genmes

Parrot Products - Parrot range of staplers

Rexel Office Products - Rexel range

SSC - Maped, Rapid, Lion Brand, Helix

Essentials


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

Staedtler, Pentel, Pilot, BIC, Bantex, Faber

Castell, Artline, Penflex

CTP Stationery - DONAU Scissors and cutting

knives

Freedom Stationery - Marlin, Edo and Unifile


SSC - Helix Essentials, Maped, Croxley.

STENCIlSFreedom StationerySSC - Rotring, Helix.

STORAGE SYSTEMSCTP Stationery - Archiving Systems -

Suspension Files

Kolok unlimited - Distributors of Sony and

Verbatim memory sticks, memory, flash and

secure digital cards, lockable CD storage units

SSC - Croxley


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

BSC Stationery - Sellotape, Brother

Freedom StationeryPalm Stationery ManufacturersSSC - Sellotape, Dymo Labelling Tape

Stationery & Paper world S.A – Eurocell,

HSTM,3M

TElECOMMUNICATIONSNIKKI Distributors - Siemens office phones

TElEPHONE MESSAGE BOOKS AND PADSSSC - Croxley

TElEX ROllS AND TElETEX PAPERRotunda

THERMAl ROllSRotunda

TONERS AND CARTRIDGESKMP - Computer consumables

Kolok unlimited - Distributors of HP, OEM,

Lexmark and Epson toners, Samsung, Oki and

Epson thermal and compatible ribbons and

toners/ RISO, HP and Epson inkjet cartridges,

Canon bubble jet ink cartridge, laser and fax

cartridges, Panasonic, Kyocera and Penguin

PaperGeniStationery & Paper world S.A

TOP RETRIEVAl FIlINGOptiplan a div of waltons - Paper based top

retrieval filing systems

Tidy Files - Complete onsite and offsite filing

solutions

TOYS, HOBBIES AND GAMESFreedom StationeryPyrotec - Toby Tower Stickers and Activities

TRANSFER lETTERING AND SIGNSParrot Products - Vinyl lettering

TRANSPARENCIESKolok unlimited - Distributors of OHP media,

OEM, Penguin and HP Transparencies

Rexel Office Products - NOBO range

SSC - Stabilo


TREASURY TAGS/INDIAN lACE FIlESSSC - Croxley

TWINE AND STRINGSSC - Croxley

VVISITORS BOOKS/REGISTERSLedger Systems - Falcon Products - visitors

books, hotel guest register, restaurant

reservation registers



3M( 011 844 9202 PvtBag X926, Rivonia, 2128

7 011 806 2388 Customer Serv: 0800 118 311

African Filing Systems( 011 896 5279 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

Aquarius Rubber Stamps( 011 453 7012 www.orderstamps.co.za


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


Bantex( 011 473 9800 Box 43201, Industria, 2042


Beswick Office Products( 011 433 2686 Box 82319, Southdale, 2135


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( 011 420 3250 Box 278, Brakpan, 1540


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


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


Faber Castell( 011 473 9800 Box 43201, Industria, 2042


File-A-Punch cc( 082 820 9379 Private Bag 6001 Hilton 3245


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 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


Impression Management( Johannesburg 011 791 2820

7 Durban 031 777 1222

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


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


Ledger Systems( 011 433 1808 Box 82586, Southdale, 2135


Martin Yale( 011 838 7281 [email protected]

7 086 690 0165 www.martinyale.co.za

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


Merpak envelopes( 011 719 7700 [email protected]

7 011 885 3174 www.merpak.co.za

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

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

Powerhouse Dictation( 011 887 1056 [email protected]

7 086 555 3833 www.speech.co.za

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


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


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


SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Johannesburg( 011 677 0000 Box 40754, Cleveland, 2022


SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Cape Town( 021 442 1300


SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Durban( 031 462 2081


SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Bloemfontein( 051 447 4313


SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - east London( 043 722 3781


SSC - Silveray Statmark Company - Port elizabeth( 041 391 8600


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


Stationery & Paper world S.A( 011 070 9279 www.stationeryandpaper.co.za


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


w. Vos & Company( 011 493 7139 www.wvos.co.za


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