SAIMC Branch Chairman - Personality Profile

November 2000 SAIMC

Full names: Allen Martin Dold Morgan

SAIMC Branch: Mossel Bay

SAIMC member since: 1992

Home city: Mossel Bay

Place and date of birth: Bloemfontein, 20 July 1951

Education: Bloemfontein Technical College Dip Tech 1986 Vaal Triangle Tech.

Current company: Mossgas since 1989

Current position held: Engineering Supt E/I Workshop Services

Company you would most like to work for: Mossgas

First job: Apprentice radio radar at Atlas Aircraft

First salary package: R70/month

Personal best achievement: Part of Free State rowing team

Professional best achievement: Mossgas Project - Analyser Division, R28 million

Person that had the biggest influence of your life: Nobody specific

Biggest opportunity ever offered: Mossgas project

Person you would most like to meet: Louis Luyt

Person you would least like to meet: Robert Mugabe

Favourite TV programme: Voorblad

Favourite reading material: Factual information

Favourite food and drink: Braai and whiskey

Favourite song/music: Music from the '60s and '70s

Favourite sport: Cricket and rugby

Favourite sporting hero: Hansie Cronje/Jonty Rhodes and James Small

Car: Opel Astra Classic

Car you would like to own: BMW 328

Married: Divorced

Children: Charmaine, 24 years young

Pets: None

Dislikes: Dishonest people

Social clubs/activities: Yacht club member

Further reading:

From the office of the CEO
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When South Africa clinched victory in the Rugby World Cup for the fourth time, the nation collectively rejoiced. However, amidst this optimism lies a pertinent question: is South Africa truly a land of hope, or is it merely a fool’s paradise?

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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
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The local Johannesburg Branch of the SAIMC hosted a technology evening at the Bryanston Sports Club on 13 March 2024. It was sponsored by Phoenix Contact and the technical presentation covered the full gambit of industrial wireless technology in the automation field.

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SAIMC: Durban Branch
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The SAIMC Durban technology meeting in March drew a record attendance, with an old friend of the SAIMC, Gary Friend presenting on the very topical subject of ‘Risks, rewards, advantages and disadvantages of new technologies and the impact of legislation’.

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SAIMC: Secunda Branch
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The SAIMC Secunda branch held its monthly Technology Evening on 6 March 2024 at the Proconics, Secunda office. Sagadevan Kanniappen from WIKA presented on Thermowell stress calculations as per ASME PTC 19.3.

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SAIMC: From the office of the CEO
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The manufacturing industry is facing some challenges due to automation and outsourcing, but there are still opportunities in advanced manufacturing, such as 3D printing and robotics. It’s essential to stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the industry to remain competitive.

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SAIMC:Johannesburg branch
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The annual general meeting of the SAIMC Johannesburg branch was held on 7 February 2024 at the Northcliff Country Club.

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SAIMC: Durban branch
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The Durban branch of the SAIMC held its annual general meeting at the Premier Splendid Inn in Pinetown on 24 January 2024

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SAIMC: Secunda Branch
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The SAIMC Secunda branch held its annual general meeting on 17 January.

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Reminiscences of a life in control
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Reminiscences from Michael Brown on a long and rich journey in the world of automation together with SAIMC.

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SAIMC: From the office of the CEO: Cavemen to Chatbots
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This month, we have a contribution to our Cavemen to Chatbots challenge. The idea is to reminisce on where our industry came from, and where it is headed.

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