Electricity + Control June 2016

SOCIAL ENGINEERS

Opening of Yokogawa South Africa Office Yokogawa Middle East & Africa is proud to announce the official opening of brand new offices of Yokogawa South Africa that oversees Yokogawa’s Southern African business in Cresta, Randburg. The new office space is a major step forward in the growth and expansion of Yokogawa on the African Continent. The event coincided with a visit from President and Chief Executive Officer of Yokogawa Middle East and Africa, Hideki Matsubayashi, and members of the Senior Management team. “Our new office is a major step forward in our plans to grow our footprint in Southern Africa and specifically in target industries including the oil and gas, refining, mining and power sectors,” comments Johan Louw, manag- ing director. A fully integrated and interactive demonstration area displays Pressure, Flow and Wireless Field Instrumentation, Analyser Field Instrumentation, Recorders and Controllers and a ‘plant in a box’ simulator. All instruments connect to Yokogawa’s CENTUMVP R6 integrated production control system to simulate real process values. Enquiries: Tel. 27 (0) 11 831 6300 or email Christie.cronje@za.yokogawa.com

At the official opening of new offices of Yokogawa South Africa are Hideki Matsubayashi, President and CEO (Yokogawa Middle East & Africa), Dr Ben Ngubane, (Chairman, Board of Directors, Eskom SOC Holdings), Johan Louw, Managing Director, Yokogawa South Africa.

SMC Pneumatics opens in South Africa What can the South African market expect from recent locally launched SMC? “Cost effective, exceptional quality, customised offerings and superior service from our team. We strive to work tirelessly to meet your needs and objectives, and believe that our innovation and drive sets us apart currently. The possibilities are endless,” says SMC Pneumatics South Africa’s General Manager, Adrian Buddingh. (Read more on page 44). Enquiries: Visit www.smcpneumatics.co.za

Staff at the brand new offices of SMC Pneumatics South Africa.

Kevin O’ Carroll (Managing Director of SMC UK and Director of SMC South Africa), Steve Bangs (SMC UK and SA Director), Adrian Buddingh (SMC South Africa General Manager).

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