Chemical Technology January 2016

VEGA Controls SA launches new era for VEGA in South Africa

Natalie will continue to add value to the new company, and expects to see future growth in both the company’s people and its busi- ness. She states, “My vision for VEGA is to remain a leading brand within the industry, exceeding our customers’ expectations.” John Groom announced that VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd has entered into an Employee Shares Opportunity Programme Trust that will collectively own a 26 % share of VEGA Controls SA. This will mean that the staff collectively contributes to the success of the company within South Africa. For more information please contact: Chantal Groom on +27 11 795 3249 or email chantal.groom@vega.com.

VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd has been ap- pointed by VEGA Grieshaber KG as the sole authorised distributor for the South African market, from1 January 2016. VEGA Griesha- ber KG is the manufacturer and supplier of the complete range of VEGA level, pressure and nucleonic instrumentation. The new company will take over the day- to-day business activities of VEGA Instru- ments SA (Pty) Ltd, under the leadership of African Region – Group Director, John Groom and Natalie Barnes as Director. Natalie Barnes joined VEGA in 2006 and has worked in the sales and service departments of the company in a number of capacities. Her last position was Head of Internal Sales, Projects and Service. • Calibration and verification of measur- ing instruments by Siemens experts • On-site calibrations or laboratory cali- brations • Measuring instruments certified to national and international standards • Suitable for all companies involved in the process industry Siemens is offering a new service for the calibration of measuring devices in process instrumentation. This enhances the reliabil- ity, availability and lifespan of field devices, thereby ensuring a high quality product. As part of the Process Instrumentation Ser- vices − Calibration and Verification, Siemens experts provide calibration and verification services for field devices such as the Sitrans flowmeters, pressure transmitters, tempera- ture measuring devices and belt scales. The service can be provided at the plant (on-site) or in the laboratory (off-site). It is geared in particular for companies involved in water and waste water treatment as well as companies involved in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industry. It is also suitable for the mining, cement, oil and gas

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Natalie Barnes, Director VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd.

Instrumentation services enhance the reliability and availability of plants

Siemens is offering a new service for the calibration of measuring devices in process instrumentation.

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and energy production industries. The calibration and verification services fulfill the highest standards in terms of qual- ity, reliability and traceability. The calibration equipment used for on-site calibration and calibration in the laboratory is certified in accordance with national and international standards; factory calibration is ISO/IEC

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