An interpretation of safety vessel compliance has caused confusion and concern in the timber treatment industry. Some plant owners have questioned whether they might be fined or even imprisoned should... read more →
The considerable import-export delays caused by lockdown in South Africa are not affecting our CCA supply to clients, as we have large quantities of stock in storage and at various... read more →
Bundu Poles has deepened its leadership role in the timber treatment industry by being the first company to complete the Quality Pledge process and receive a certificate of excellence. Bundu... read more →
The government has reneged on its promises to pay out tax claims monthly to help businesses to survive. In fact, in our experience the South African Revenue Service is now... read more →
The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown of billions of people has unleashed the biggest societal shift since World War II, with repercussions likely to last. There will be much economic... read more →
A world recession looks likely to begin in the second and third quarter of this year, depending on how quickly China and developed countries bring Covid-19 under control. This recession... read more →
In times of crisis and panic, our foremost responsibility as company leaders is to protect our businesses and, along with this, to act with honesty towards our team members. This... read more →
Our customers are feeling optimistic about 2020, in a noticeable shift from the recent negativity about prospects for our industry. This is because many timber treaters have become accustomed to... read more →
Dolphin Bay has signed an agreement with our first customer in Kenya: Silverwood, a large operation that produces utility poles for the country’s electrification programmes. Based in Eldoret, the capital... read more →
Most media outlets neglected one of the most important political and economic stories to come out of South Africa in the last few months: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plans to get... read more →
