A significant proportion of our industry was driven by a sense of extreme urgency akin to “survival mode”, in response to the pressures it was experiencing from a sudden growth of demand. This is one of the observations from Dolphin Bay’s Chief Operations Officer Thinus Ferreira. The need to second-guess... read more →

“Things really have been nuts this year,” observed our Chief Financial Officer Marlize Jacobs. Several hurdles and problems occurred, sometimes all at once. “The reality is, everyone has had a hard time, as we’ve seen by talking to people in other businesses and in our everyday lives. Just as we... read more →

Forestry is a carbon-neutral industry and the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – the body of scientists who are leading the world’s assessment of the climate change challenge – advises countries to extend their total area under afforestation. In its Fifth Assessment Report, which is its latest, the IPCC... read more →

There is widespread concern about the effect that shipping delays at Dar Es Salaam’s port could have on the production of treated timber in East Africa. Dolphin Bay understands these frustrations. In this story, we describe developments at Dar Es Salaam and advise on how best to address the challenges.... read more →

Dolphin Bay has partnered with forestry giant the MTO Group to optimise and substantially expand its timber treatment operations. MTO, a long-standing and loyal client, wanted to ensure that its Pullscar treatment plant near White River, Mpumalanga, was producing high-quality treated timber as efficiently as possible and also to get... read more →

The point was to show that regardless of position, each person is valuable and contributes to a company’s success. At times the ball was hit forwards but, to our amazement, landed just behind us. This is how things go when we try out something new and refuse to take ourselves... read more →

The chance of a global recession in the next 18 months has risen from 15% last year to 30% this year, which means it remains a possibility rather than a probability. However, the dangers “will certainly start rising once we get into 2020,” said Nedbank Chief Economist Dennis Dykes, speaking... read more →

South Africa is at a strategic moment, facing the prospect of either a failed state or a more stable society. Much hinges on the outcome of the general election next year. Cyril Ramaphosa’s retention of the presidency would be a “green flag” indicating the likelihood of improvements, as his “pragmatic... read more →

Dolphin Bay has launched a new website that conveys the personality of our company: energetic, young at heart, and values-based in all that we do. “The design and content of new site gives a clear impression of a team that is trustworthy, warm and welcoming," says Bertus. “We understand that... read more →

The various reagents used in our industry are critical for the correct treatment of timber, yet they are spoken about very little. Reagents should be stored carefully, according to the instructions on the label, to ensure their shelf life. We have found that the use of these inexpensive materials can... read more →