Capital Equipment News November 2015

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BARLOWORLD LOGISTICS ACQUIRES SMARTMATTA an environmental solutions leader

B arloworld Logistics, a leading supply chain services and solutions pro- vider, has acquired re-, an environ- mental solutions company. To reflect its new standing, re- has undergone a brand makeover, and has been renamed ‘Smart- Matta’. “The acquisition of SmartMatta demon- strates our commitment to constantly finding innovative ways to drive economic, social and environmental sustainability,” says Steve Ford, CEO, Barloworld Logistics. “Indeed, our vision is to provide clients with smart sustainable supply chain solutions that give them that critical competitive edge.” SmartMatta assists companies to reduce waste sent to landfill, and lower resource consumption and harmful emissions – solu- tions that ultimately contribute to long-term growth and profitability. As environmental awareness, sustainabil- ity and the associated legislation continue to become more prominent features of the local business ecosystem, these types of

tions and services, and fulfill our mission of zero waste to landfill.”

forward-thinking solutions are becoming in- creasingly critical for companies of all sizes and across sectors. “The demand for specialised, environmen- tally friendly services is on the rise,” adds Ford. “As part of our commitment to building a focused environmental solutions business, we acquired the remaining stake in Smart- Matta in April 2015.” SmartMatta has already been integrated into the solutions sets available to Barloworld Logistics clients through the business de- velopment team, and has also become a supplier to several businesses within the Barloworld Group. It has entered into an out- sourced transport contract with Barloworld Transport (BWT) with some 40 vehicles on fleet, and will be servicing major Barloworld Logistics clients. “SmartMatta creates sustainable solutions that deliver a return on environment for our clients and our planet,” explains Mar- ilize Worst, Managing Director, SmartMatta. “Now, as part of Barloworld Logistics, we can accelerate our exploration of new solu-

Having been in the waste management in- dustry since 1988, SmartMatta was the first company to become ISO 14001 accredited by SGS in the sector. It currently services over 170 sites across the country, covering private sector industries in FMCG manu- facturing, heavy industry, retail, distribution centres and packaging, as well as parastatal organisations. Smart Matta currently em- ploys over 700 people. “From waste disposal and management, to optimising energy efficiencies and educat- ing workforces, we collaborate with clients to develop smart solutions that tread lightly on the environment – while always deliver- ing measurable results,” says Worst. SmartMatta also runs a dedicated training academy accredited by the Local Govern- ment (LG) SETA, and offers a variety of Na- tional Qualifications that are registered by the South African Qualifications Authority. b

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