Construction World February 2022

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

ONE WORKER SUPPORTING ANOTHER

F or more than 30 years, Lemaitre has supported South African workers with locally manufactured, top-qual ity safety footwear, and responsible sourcing that supports local industries. Now more than ever, it’s about one worker supporting another in order to play its part in boosting the economy and getting South Africa back on its feet. Lemaitre Safety Footwear, as part of the BBF Safety Group, has long been a staunch supporter of not just manufacturing locally, but sourcing local suppl iers and components as far as possible to support the people and communities of this great country. With the economic potential our country holds, it is essential for us to support local products, services and businesses wherever possible, to fast-track the route to an economically strong South Africa. Local procurement Lemaitre is committed to playing its part and if the company is serious about building a strong and sustainable local economy, it starts with its procurement processes. It recognise its responsibil ity to earnestly support local businesses and SMMEs by sourcing key components, and outsourcing some of its production work. This ensures that Lemaitre is contributing to the local economy and the communities beyond even its own workforce. Local manufacturing Lemaitre bel ieves in what it can accompl ish locally. With over 400 employees, it is serious about job creation. Most

of the work and labour required in manufacturing its safety footwear goes into the upper construction. Lemaitre uppers are produced in South Africa in the company’s factory in Port El izabeth and also through various independent CMTs. Together, it produces proudly South African safety footwear that protects workers across various industries and lays the foundations of positive change. Local distribution The company’s safety footwear is in demand throughout Africa, so it uses the capabil ity of local companies to get it there – which includes transporting, warehousing and resell ing. After all , South Africans have always shown the abil ity to go the extra mile.

Keeping workers safe across industries and applications By manufacturing and distributing safety footwear products of the highest qual ity, the company is looking out for the hardworking people who are building a stronger South Africa. Lemaitre Safety Footwear is proudly manufactured by workers, for workers and Lemaitre continue to build a stronger South Africa through supporting local suppl iers across various industries. Its local procurement aims to contribute to the social and economic development of the communities it operates in by creating an enabl ing environment for job creation and skill development. The company bel ieves achieving this requires collaborative ways of working with suppl iers, workers and communities to secure stronger community bonds for another 30 years and counting. 

INTEGRATED ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO HELP YOUACHIEVEMORE

K night Piésold is an employee- owned, global consulting firm with a strong presence in Africa, providing special ist services to businesses operating in the mining, power, water resources, infrastructure, and oil and gas industries. The company consists of engineers, environmental scientists, geoscientists, and technologists, focusing on what it does best to create value for cl ients at every stage of a project. Knight Piésold began operations on 1 April 1921, when founder Dr. F.E. Kanthack establ ished a private practice as a consulting engineer, and to date, the firm

projects to complet ion and have fostered many long-term cl ient relat ionships that hold strong today. I t i s commi tted to making a pos i t ive impact for cl ients , for i ts people, and for the communi t ies i t works in. I ts mi ss ion i s to bui ld permanent relat ionships wi th reputable cl ients worldwide through world- class engineering, scient i fic and management ser vices that provide innovat ive solut ions , the highest cal ibre of ser vices , the best qual i ty of product , the most excel lent ef ficiency, the finest technical expert i se, and the maximum value for thei r investment . 

remains a truly uniquely African firm that is committed to service excellence with a footprint across the world and in different sectors. Knight Piésold remains one of the longest serving consulting firms in Africa, which provides a unique perspective of the evolving consulting engineering landscape. The company has a presence in Botswana, Democratic Republ ic of Congo (DRC), Eswatini , Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. Phalaborwa. The company has a mul t idi scipl inar y, fi t- for-purpose approach for each project and to help cl ients real i se thei r goals . I t has led numerous award-winning

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