South Africa may have climbed out of a technical recession but we will need new political direction – that engenders business confidence – if we are to build a healthy economy that can create jobs. Much hinges on the outcome of the upcoming ANC’s elective conference, if it goes ahead.... read more →

We are honoured that the National Business Initiative (NBI) has chosen to publicise the Dolphin Bay Brief in its own newsletter, On A Clear Day. “The Dolphin Bay Brief is a high-quality newsletter, with well-written stories on a broad range of topics that are of interest and value not only... read more →

TANESCO WORKSHOP OPENS DOORS FOR PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY In an important step towards building a sustainable industry in East Africa, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) hosted a three-day workshop last month to address all the issues causing early pole failure, and to determine the necessary steps for rectifying the problem.... read more →

Holland and Associates Environmental Consultants’ advice to our clients regarding the environmental compliance of their plants was “a huge help”, those who signed up for the service have said. Dolphin Bay facilitated the visits by Ross Holland - who runs the environmental consultancy that we ourselves use, and in which... read more →

Treated Timber Products (TTP) has raised the bar on standards by becoming the first company to sign our Quality Pledge, a platform where treatment companies can commit to excellence. The company made the move after a period of careful consideration “because we, as the pole treating industry, need to stand... read more →

We are extremely pleased to have extended our agreement with New Forests Company (NFC) to include Tanzania, making us the sole supplier to the NFC group in Africa. Dolphin Bay previously supplied NFC’s operations in Rwanda and Uganda. The extended, three-year agreement, which follows a considerable period of trust-building between... read more →

Dolphin Bay imports 95% of our raw materials, and we export large proportions of our finished product, as do many of our customers. As a result, we understand that shipping is as integral to industry as blood is to the human body. However, it is surprising how little is understood... read more →

Drought is becoming the new norm in South Africa and many other African countries, threatening the water supply on which industry, as well as every community, depends. The good news is that a host of new tools are becoming available to help businesses ensure that their taps don’t run dry.... read more →

In light of the recent environmental compliance letters received by the industry, Dolphin Bay has initiated an assistance process in partnership with our own environmental consultants, Holland & Associates Environmental Consultants. This also fulfils Principal 3 of the Dolphin Bay Quality Pledge Programme. We would like to thank our clients... read more →

We are delighted to welcome the treatment plant Bosco Timbers, situated at the prestigious Lourensford wine estate in Somerset West, on board as a new customer. This business partnership follows a period of trust-building between our sales representative Braam Rust and Sarel Cilliers, who has taken ownership of the plant,... read more →