Johannesburg Branch, branch of the year 2002!
June 2003
SAIMC
Our May meeting, sponsored by Jary Kapral (Elen Enclosures), was concluded with a most interesting presentation on IP and IK ratings. The definition of the degrees of protection, characteristics of plastics and polyester-based properties. The evening was a great success. If you were not there you really missed out. As usual, lots to eat and drink. We were also able to hand out a number of membership certificates.
Our next meeting will be held at the same place, Rivonia Country Club, on 11 June, time 18:30, our topic - modernisation and optimisation of a typical wastewater plant. Until recently, wastewater systems were operated mostly without any form of automation and with a minimum of measurements. Today, due to environmental concerns and government legislation a new awareness of pollution and tighter regulatory controls has changed water treatment plants drastically. The cost is - nothing! Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. Please attend! Remember - we always meet on the second Wednesday of the month.
Golf day
At last, the date has been confirmed, 4 July, SAIMC Golf day, Leeukop Golf Course. To book your four ball, please contact Warren Mitchell - [email protected], Tel: 011 883 2859 or Cell: 083 644 6999.
Site visits
31 July, BMW Factory Tour: This is filling up fast. Limited to 30 visitors, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Tour the BMW Roslyn motor assembly plant, cost R50 per person, this includes lunch at BMW's canteen.
SAB Training Centre: Thursday 21 August 2003 at 15h00. Limited to 20 visitors. For site visit bookings, contact Johan Grobler. Cell 082 853 0153 or [email protected]
Chairman, Johan van Jaarsveldt, [email protected]
Further reading:
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SAIMC: From the office of the COO: A call to action: Elevating our profession through ECSA registration
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SAIMC: Durban branch
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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
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SAIMC
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Why ECSA matters
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I always knew I had to register as a Professional Engineer. Then I opened the registration guidelines.
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Knowledge Sharing 4 Industry event
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SAIMC
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SAIMC: Johannesburg branch
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SAIMC
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SAIMC: Zambia branch
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SAIMC: Michael Brown named Honorary Senior Member of SAIMC
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Michael Brown, a recently retired specialist in control loop optimisation, has been named an Honorary Senior Member of the SAIMC, a rare distinction held by only a handful of individuals.
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