Construction World September 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Positioning for growth PPC has launched an improved and extended product range. The new SURE RANGE expands the cement giant’s product portfolio to six products, each carefully designed for a specific application.

is a direct response to market demand for a range of products designed for specific applications. The brand line-up comprises SUREWALL, SURECEM, SUREOAD, SUREBUILD, SURECAST and SURETECH. Two of the products, that is SUREWALL and SURECAST are new, while the others are existing products rebranded and, as required, redesigned. It’s not just about the 6 products that we’re launching. Our brand positioning of “Strength Beyond’ encapsulates the limitless possibilities we see as we strive to fulfil our purpose: We exist to empower people to experience a better quality of life.”  “Economies are the ultimate shape shifters, responding very quickly to changing sentiment and conditions,” argues Lekula. “Growth will return, and the economy will shift fast – and we will be ready.”

“This is probably the most significant rebranding and refocusing in 100-plus years. It signals a greater customer focus, because each of these products has been scientifically formulated to provide the best solution for specific applications,” says Njombo Lekula, Managing Director, PPC RSA Business. “It’s more than that: it’s also a vote of confidence in our country and its potential for growth. PPC keeps innovating in its drive to go beyond and support this growth.” The construction industry is often one the first sectors to feel economic headwinds and has been in a state of steady decline since the fourth quarter of 2013. However, PPC believes that fresh leadership in Government, and particularly

President Ramaphosa’s ambitious investment drive, will be game-changers. Already, substantial investments from Saudi Arabia and China have been secured. Another potential growth catalyst could be the 10 th BRICS summit that took place in South Africa between 25 – 27 July 2018. Themed ‘Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the 4 th Industrial Revolution’, the BRICS summit will provide an opportunity to foster collaboration and trade between members of this powerful bloc. “Economies are the ultimate shape shifters, responding very quickly to changing sentiment and conditions,” argues Lekula. “Growth will return, and the economy will shift fast – and we will be ready.” Lekula says that the new SURE RANGE

New biometric mobile time tracking App Trexscan is pleased to announce the release of an innovative Mobile Biometric clock in and scheduling software to eliminate Buddy Punching in the security and construction industry.

“Our main aims of developing Trexscan are to make sure that employees work scheduled time, come on time and do not leave early and to calculate total working hours including overtime and enable companies to execute their payroll using Trexscan,” says Larry Kgatle, Trexscan Communications Manager. Kgatle further says that “clients will be afforded an opportunity to eradicate time consuming operations.”

Trexscan runs as a web based and mobile application that enables employees to clock in and out in line with their schedule using a

mobile biometric scanner connected to any android device. With employees’ clock in and out, companies can access the Post Sheet data in real time. With live data sync and a seamless post sheet data, companies can be able to manage critical payroll related functions through Trexscan’s payroll partners. The unified solution removes complex and inaccurate manual processing, improves administrative burden and reduces operating costs. Trexscan is created with the aim to cater for small to medium-sized businesses, which will allow these businesses to utilise the technology being used by their larger counterparts but fitting nicely in a small budget.

Trexscan consists of a set of portals that are aimed at providing clients with enhanced features. These include the Employee portal which allows employees to login and access the schedules, payslips and their Post sheets. For added flexibility, the mobile application will be used by supervisors to enrol employees’ finger prints, view employees’ schedules and post sheets. With the same mobile application, enrolled employees will be able to clock in and out. Trexscan is proudly owned by Zartner Technology, Zartner Technology is a Software Development Company which offers a well thought out range of software products and services aimed at helping customers stretch their potential. 

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