Oct 05

HOW SAMMY BECAME SPARTACUS

Seven-year-old Sammy walks into his garden carrying a stick. He has been reading a book about Ancient Rome. Magically, the stick transforms into a giant sword. Enchantment zips down Sammy’s arm, and he is instantaneously transformed into a mighty gladiator. Sammy is now the fearsome and legendary Spartacus, run from... read more →
  • October 5, 2022
Aug 16

SOTSHO LAUNCHES TOP-NOTCH TREATMENT PLANT IN EASTERN CAPE

When Sotsho Treated Timbers sought to revive its operations by installing a CCA treatment plant, they needed a solid business case based on a turnkey plant proposal, to back up their application for funding. Dolphin Bay provided them with this proposal as well as substantial input on their business plan... read more →
  • August 16, 2022
Aug 16
Aug 16

SOLUTIONS WERE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY FOR LOW’S CREEK

When Flip Du Preez, operations manager at Low’s Creek, realised his operators needed refresher training, he picked up the phone to Dolphin Bay. Flights were booked and, within a week, our technical expert was on site to give assistance. Low’s Creek, in the Kaap Muiden area of Mpumalanga, is part... read more →
  • August 16, 2022
Aug 16

ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON LOOMING WORLD RECESSION

How severe will the expected world recession be? The answer depends on whether you’re talking to an optimist or a pessimist. Optimists say the chances of recession are high, but it will probably be mild and pass with a relatively small impact compared to that of the 2008/2009 economic crash.... read more →
  • August 16, 2022
Jun 01
NRCS stop crime dolphin bay

NRCS’ INACTION SPURS ON DANGEROUS CRIMINALS

Emboldened by lack of action by the National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS) for almost a year, criminal syndicates are continuing to spread their illegal timber treatment operations across the country. The NRCS conducted raids in early May in Limpopo, tackling just one illegal treatment plant and several hardware stores... read more →
  • June 1, 2022
Jun 01
pwp wood pro

CLIENT AGRO-SERVE LAUNCHES OUR NEW DIY TIMBER TREATMENT

Dolphin Bay has reached an agreement with our client Agro-Serve for our latest DIY product to be sold at retail stores across South Africa. Agro-Serve will make the product available within the garden and home market. It will be marketed as Efekto PWP Wood Pro from the end of June... read more →
  • June 1, 2022
Jun 01
Dawie Roodt

HOW TO BRACE FOR A WORLD RECESSION

Companies and consumers should take a conservative approach to prepare for a possible world recession later this year, leading economic experts have advised. A recession is a temporary economic decline generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. This is often the result of high inflation caused... read more →
  • June 1, 2022
Apr 28
Tanesco utility poles

TANESCO PLANS PLACE LOCAL INDUSTRY, JOBS AT RISK

In a controversial move, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) plans to open up its tenders to utility poles producers outside Tanzania, citing poor quality and inadequate volumes from local manufacturers. Reputable local timber treaters say this makes no sense, as Tanesco is responsible for testing poles pre- and post-treatment... read more →
  • April 28, 2022
Apr 14