Electricity + Control May 2015

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

Local cable company now Level 2 B-BBEE

Established in 1967, Alvern Cables , privately owned business, began manufacturing a variety of low voltage electrical cables for domestic and industrial use. In keeping with current policy in South Africa, Alvern Cables is delighted to announce a change in the company’s shareholding. In addition to Laurence Hendy (Managing director), Willem Smit (Fi- nancial director) and Stephen Liasides (Commercial director), Jaycen Padiachy and Dorothy Botsi-Thulare are shareholders and members of the board – Jaycen has been appointedWorks director and Doro- thy – Executive director. Jaycen has been a member of the Alvern team for the last twenty years. His hard work, loyalty and devotion to the company along with his dynamic abilities have earned him this well-deserved appointment. A graduate of the University of the North and participant in a number of environmental law courses, Dorothy has been an admit- ted attorney – and partner − with Sim and Botsi Attorneys Inc for the last 15 years. She is also the chief executive officer of Botho Ubuntu Group which she describes as ‘cleaning green’. She has been acknowledged as ‘Technology for Women in Busi- ness 2013’ and recently she received the ‘EnterprisingWomen Award 2015’ in the United States of America. Dorothy’s passion includes all things environmental. Asked how she feels about her Alvern Cables directorship, she responded: “It is a privilege to be part of this techni- cal business. "It’s an opportunity for me to bring innovation into the company, develop people skills, ensure that environmental concerns are being addressed and identify leaders and future industrialists from disad- vantaged backgrounds”. Alvern Cables Commercial director, Stephen Liasides, said: “We are happy with the new influences on the board and in the company and we are particularly excited about our recently acquired level 2 B-BBEE status.” These sentiments were echoed by a visibly optimistic and excited board poised to implement plans for their future growth. Alvern Cables (Pty) Ltd has a fully equipped laboratory where stringent tests are carried out on all cables to ensure they meet the SABS requirements. Products are clearly labelled for complete con- trol and traceability. Quality has been and will always be key to this group of individuals making it one of South Africa’s leading cable manufacturers. Enquiries:Tel. 011 822 0900 or email stephen@alverncables.co.za

Alvern Cables − Willem Smit (Financial director), Laurence Hendy (Managing director), Dorothy Botsi-Thulare (Executive director), Jaycen Padiachy (Works director) and Stephen Liasides (commercial director).