SAIMC


Durban branch

October 2009 SAIMC

At the Durban Technology Evening on 2 September, Ian Loudon of Omniflex gave an interesting presentation on ‘Bulk storage and tank management’ which included best practice integration of remote monitoring technology in bulk storage tank management.

Vinesh Maharaj (right) seen thanking Ian Loudon
Vinesh Maharaj (right) seen thanking Ian Loudon

Forthcoming attractions:

Tuesday 27 October – Durban SAIMC Technology Evening: Johan Hamman, managing director of DesSoft Design Software will be discussing the necessity of plant documentation (company standards, reducing of plant downtime and how to maintain these documents (redlining, ownership etc).

Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus.

Time: 17h30 for 18h15.

Visitors welcome.

Richards Bay

The Richards Bay sub-branch recently elected its new committee – four of the members are shown in the photograph. The fifth, Bongani Sithole, could unfortunately not be with us when the photo was taken.

(Left to Right) Donald Pittendrigh - chairman, Peter Molokoane - vice chairman, Mervyn Govender - secretary, Wilson Maminimini - treasurer
(Left to Right) Donald Pittendrigh - chairman, Peter Molokoane - vice chairman, Mervyn Govender - secretary, Wilson Maminimini - treasurer

Forthcoming attractions:

Wednesday, 28 October – Richards Bay SAIMC Technology Evening

Venue: Richards Bay Kayak Club.

This will be a repeat of the Durban technology evening topic.

All welcome.



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