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October - November 2015 MODERN QUARRYING 7
AfriSam, a major producer of concrete
materials in Southern Africa, has acquired
an equity stake in Port Elizabeth-based
Concrete 4 U, expanding its footprint in
the Eastern Cape.
The group has an existing well-estab-
lished cement presence in the Eastern
Cape through its depots in East London,
Queenstown and Port Elizabeth, which
are supplied from its highly-efficient
integrated cement plant in Ulco, in the
Northern Cape. This acquisition augments
and strengthens AfriSam’s ability to pro-
vide superior quality concrete solutions to
its customers in the region.
“The equity acquisition in Concrete
4 U expands AfriSam’s readymix foot-
print in the Eastern Cape region and fully
aligns with our growth strategy,” says CEO
Stephan Olivier. “We are making good
progress with our growth plans and this
transition will also be further strength-
ened by our planned grinding plant at
the Coega Industrial Development Zone
(IDZ). Our intention is to begin construc-
tion as soon as we have received a pos-
itive environmental authorisation,” he
adds.
Established in 1994, Concrete 4 U is, in
its own right, a leading producer of qual-
ity readymix concrete in the region. With
distribution plants in Port Elizabeth, East
London, Mthatha and Port St Johns, the
company prides itself on the production
AfriSam increases EC cement base
and distribution of quality concrete.
With its sound infrastructure, techno-
logical prowess and committed people,
Concrete 4 U is well positioned to expand
its customer base, offering quality prod-
ucts and support services throughout the
region.
“The relationship with AfriSam is in
line with our progressive strategies, allow-
ing us and our customers to benefit not
only from the production and supply of
Ranked as one of the
world’s largest mining
and industrial shows and
southern Africa’s biggest
trade exhibition, Electra
Mining Africa 2016 will
be showcasing the min-
ing, industrial, electrical,
machine tools and power
industries.
The show takes place
at the Expo Centre, Nasrec,
from 12-16 September
2016.
AROUND THE INDUSTRY
quality products, but also with the inte-
gration of technologically-advanced sys-
tems,” says Deon Fourie, MD of Concrete
4 U.
The AfriSam and Concrete 4 U affil-
iation forms a strong foundation for
continued future expansion within the
construction industry as a whole, creating
job opportunities and security in tandem
with future economic development.
Concrete 4 U is a leading
producer of quality readymix
concrete in the Eastern Cape.
Electra Mining
70% sold
Weir appoints group executive
TheWeir Group PLC has appointed Ricardo Garib to its group executive as divisional MD of theWeir
Minerals Division effective January 1, 2016. Ricardo will succeed Dean Jenkins, who will join the
board as COO. Ricardo has led Weir Minerals’ operations in Latin America since 2001 having previ-
ously been MD of the business in Chile. He is a grad-
uate mechanical engineer, VP of the Association of
Industrial Mining Suppliers and an elected coun-
sellor for the board of the Chilean Federation of
Industry.
Founded in 1871, The Weir Group PLC is based
in Glasgow, Scotland, and is one of the world’s lead-
ing engineering businesses.
Weir designs, manufactures and services innovative
solutions for its minerals, oil and gas and power
customers.
Ricardo Garib takes up the
position as divisional MD of
the Weir Minerals Division in
January next year.