Chemical Technology March 2015

Labelling solutions from cab for chemicals, food, agriculture and manufacturing

Barcode printer manufacturer cab is setting new standards in devel- oping and manufacturing devices and systems for product labelling and product marking. This German-based company boasts sales and service subsid- iaries in seven countries and more than 500 partners in over 80 countries. Technical sales manager for southern Africa, Rudie Buys, affirms the company’s support for the region’s customers. “cab provides on-the-spot support for our customers in chemical, food, agricultural and manufacturing industries, who rely on our high quality standards,” he stated. On June 1, 2015 a new global systemwill be adopted for labelling in the chemical industry, known as the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Chemical Labelling. This initiative is a system developed by the United Nations (UN) to strengthen international efforts concern- ing environmentally sound management of chemicals. The USA Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s new labelling requirements are expected to have the greatest impact on internationally-based chemical manufacturers, with few mandatory changes proposed for other general chemical storage. HCS targets chemical manufacturers and importers to ensure their chemical containers will display a label similar to those now used in Europe and many other Globally Harmonised System (GHS) adopters, be- ginning June 1, 2015. The GHS-inspired standards will require chemical manufacturers and exporters to label chemical containers with (1) a harmonised signal word (2) GHS pictogram(s) (3) a hazard statement for each hazard class and category and (4) a precautionary statement. cab’s sales manager for the southern Africa region, Julian Power,

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confirmed that cab has the technology to help customers switch to the new GHS standards. “Our XC series label printers meet the conditions for the Classification and Labelling Inventory according to GHS”, he pointed out. “In addition, our two-colour printing in one pass is another first for cab,” Power continued. “While most companies rely on pre- printed or partly pre-printed labels, we can provide a solution that allows full variable data printing with all the attached benefits. “This is especially popular because of the low cost per print and the ability to print high quality variable information as well as bar codes. What this means is that a customer can keep blank labels in stock and print only as needed, with batch and sequential numbering”.

For more information contact Julian Power at julian@gw.co.za, or tel: +27 11 886 0307. z

Secure supply of industrial gas supports broad range of industrial processes

that through our investment in Coega, we have not only proven our commitment to our customers in the Eastern Cape region, but we have also established our gas as pivotal to a multitude of industrial processes. The quality of our technology, coupled with our long-term security of supply will make a positive contribution to economic growth of the region for many years to come,” she concluded. For more information contact Kendal Hunt on tel: +27 11 462 6188 or email kendal@kendalhunt.co.za z

growing demand in the region.” The company’s identified markets for growth, including automotive and component manufacturing and fabrication, food and bev- erage, agro-processing and their related value chains, were well aligned with the sectors prioritised for growth in the Eastern Cape’s provincial industrial development strategy. “Liquid oxygen and nitrogen play a key role in the metals processing sector for cutting and laser applications. Metals processing sup- ports diverse industries, including the manu- facture of renewable energy components – another key sector where the Eastern Cape is driving industrial growth,” continued Fourie. Air Products distributes liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen by its newly-upgraded fleet of road tankers across the Eastern Cape, and provides on-site back-up storage for critical customers. The Coega ASU represents the latest developments in air separation technology in order to deliver optimal energy efficiency and maximum product output capacity, at a reasonable cost of production. “Our supply chain efficiencies, develop- ments in air separation technology and growing customer base are complementing Air Products’ long-standing footprint in the region,” commented Arthi Govender – Market Research and Strategy Manager. “We believe

Industrial gas continues to play a pivotal role in the growth of Eastern Cape industry, evi- denced by Air Products South Africa’s supply to the local market for the past six months of uninterrupted supply of industrial gases. The industrial gas company was com- menting on its contribution to Eastern Cape industry following the launch of its R300 million air separation unit (ASU) in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in Novem- ber last year. As the first to market in the Eastern Cape, Air Products is able to deliver security of sup- ply of liquid oxygen and nitrogen, meeting the needs of local industry and offering improved levels of customer service, according to Pierre Fourie, Sales Manager: Eastern Cape for Air Products. “Our air separation unit supplies liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen in bulk by road tankers across the Eastern Cape. We also supply the full range of industrial and specialty gases. Depending on volume requirements and specific applications, gases are supplied in cylinders, mini-tanks, maxi-tanks and CryoEase,“ he says. “As gas is a vital part of virtually every industrial process, the importance of security of supply cannot be overstated. We are able to match current market demand and have capacity to scale up production in line with

Air Products South Africa produces 110 tons per day of liquid oxygen and nitrogen for supply to diverse customers in the Eastern Cape.

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Chemical Technology • March 2015