Official opening showcases software
April 2009
News
The official opening of Advit Animal Nutrition’s Sebenza, Gauteng, plant was held on Friday 9 March 2009. Approximately 150 guests from Advit’s technology partners, suppliers and guests were on hand to help the owners and staff celebrate this milestone event.
Proceedings were opened by Dr Christel Coetzee, managing director Advit and Michael Lappas, business manager BASF. Cobus du Preez, Advit factory manager, gave a brief presentation on the manufacturing process and Andrew Ashton, MD of ProLoCon provided an overview of the traceability systems and workflow recently incorporated at the plant. Nicolas Kerfant, director marketing and sales BASF cut the ribbon and officially declared the new facilities open.
Nicolas Kerfant, director marketing and sales BASF, cuts the ribbon at Advit’s official opening ceremony
Advit manufactures a wide assortment of vitamins, minerals and feed additives for the animal feed industry and prepares individual mixes based on each customer’s specific nutritional needs.
The company was formed in 2007 when management of BASF Animal Nutrition in South Africa undertook a management buyout of its Isando premix plant. At the time of the buyout, a supply and technical agreement was signed between the new owners and BASF. The company continues as exclusive distributor of BASF Animal Nutrition products in South Africa and maintains close ties with its German technology partner.
Since the buyout, the plant has been relocated to Sebenza and plant and processes have been progressively upgraded.
Traceability is an essential requirement for manufacturers in this industry as medications which are beneficial to one species can be fatal for another. The new Agricultural Production Enhancement Agents Act is expected to mandate HACCP for feed supplement and feed manufactures. Once this legislation is enacted, traceability will become mandatory, as it already is in many countries.
To view the traceability presentation, visit www.instrumentation.co.za/+C9492 or for more information contact Andrew Ashton, ProLoCon, +27 (0)11 465 7861, [email protected], www.prolocon.com
Further reading:
The unseen crisis in our taps
News
South Africa’s water crisis is no longer looming. It is already here. To move forward, water treatment must become part of a broader infrastructure renewal agenda. This includes decentralised solutions, private-sector innovation and long-term investment.
Read more...
German experts for bulk solids measurement technology join forces
Mecosa
News
MÜTEC Instruments in Germany has acquired DYNA Instruments. the German manufacturer of inline moisture and mass flow measurement systems.
Read more...
Specialised Exhibitions transitions to new name: Montgomery Group Africa
News
As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has transitioned to a new name: Montgomery Group Africa.
Read more...
RS South Africa and Qhubeka empower learners through the gift of mobility
RS South Africa
News
RS South Africa, in partnership with Qhubeka Charity, is continuing to make a tangible difference in the lives of South African learners through its bicycle donation initiative.
Read more...
A technical partnership that lasts
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
News
Ian Loudon, international sales and marketing at remote monitoring specialist, Omniflex reflects on the longevity of the partnership with Sasol, the key technology milestones along the way, and the most recent project in South Africa.
Read more...
From the Editor's Desk: The human side of automation
Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
News
Spring is here, holidays are getting closer and there’s a new energy in the air. With this in mind, in this issue we cover the very important topic of ECSA registration. SAIMC’s COO, Gerhard Greeff,
...
Read more...
RS South AfrIca empowers student innovators
RS South Africa
News
RS South Africa is helping young engineers turn ideas into impact.
Read more...
VEGA’s Lunch-and-Learn success in KZN
VEGA Controls SA
News
VEGA has rolled out its new Lunch-and-Learn series to the coastal regions of South Africa, designed to bring practical training and real-world insights directly to engineers and technicians.
Read more...
New Würth Elektronik location in South Africa
News
A new Würth Elektronik branch has opened in Brackenfell, Western Cape. The location operates under the name Wurth Electronics South Africa and will serve local customers, as well as being responsible for markets in Botswana, Mauritius, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia.
Read more...
John Thompson and BECS partner to deliver biomass energy solutions
ACTOM Electrical Machines
News
John Thompson, a division of ACTOM and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions, a specialist developer and supplier of biomass energy projects. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable steam solutions to industrial customers across Africa.
Read more...
printer friendly version