Electricity + Control December 2018

COMMENT

ON THE COVER

Revolution is not an event, but a process

A nother year has come and gone … and what a year it has been. During the course of 2018 we received some very positive feedback regarding our Face Value interviews and, I must say, we have had enormous enjoyment in get- ting to know some of our authors better this way. It is fascinating to me that so many people find it easier to write an article than to be seen at the end of a camera lens. I completely understand that. Yet, writing an article generates its own level of angst as one agonises about how best to say something – or even as one begins to doubt the veracity of what is being said. On camera, however, it is passion for the subject that emerges, and I think it is passion that drives us all, and ensures that those watching us speak are convinced by what we say. Between our editor, Fiona Mosca, and myself, we aim to increase the number of Face Value interviews we do next year, and really chase our authors to get them on camera. So brace yourselves. But what of the year then? I think most of us entered 2018 with a renewed sense of hope, and gradually found ourselves more and more disappointed at very slow developments when it came to decisive leadership and a clear direction for the country. And now, as we reach the end of the year, we look about at so many of our crit- ical industries and remain a little fearful of what may emerge that could affect them still more negatively. It is all rather disqui- eting, even though many within the indus- try did identify possible emerging issues from early on.

FEATURES: · Control systems, automation+ systems engineering · Flowmeasurement+ instrumentation

This year, although I have engaged with businesses that have only just managed to maintain the ship on the water, I know of others within our industry that have ex- ceeded their most ambitious targets. And, if we look to the very core of our indus- try we will recognise that it is made up of some of the most remarkable, and highly competent people. They are there – and therein lies our future. I have often commented on the fact that, the more I engage with young South Africans, the more confident I become in our future. Make no mistake – it will be bright. As we begin to close 2018, may I wish you and your families well over the Festive Season, and may you return to the office refreshed and rearing to go. And let me thank our team – our Editor, Fiona Mosca, and the Advertising staff of Helen Couvaras and Heidi Jandrell, the layout artist, Adel JvR Bothma and our Publisher, Karen Grant. Thanks to the team for continuing to ensure that Electricity + Control provides the best information to help you find the best solution to your plant challenges.

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