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AfriSam increases EC cement base

and distribution of quality concrete. With its sound infrastructure, techno- logical prowess and committed people, Concrete 4 U is well positioned to expand its customer base, offering quality prod- ucts and support services throughout the region. “The relationship with AfriSam is in line with our progressive strategies, allow- ing us and our customers to benefit not only from the production and supply of

quality products, but also with the inte- gration of technologically-advanced sys- tems,” says Deon Fourie, MD of Concrete 4 U. The AfriSam and Concrete 4 U affil- iation forms a strong foundation for continued future expansion within the construction industry as a whole, creating job opportunities and security in tandem with future economic development. www.afrisam.com

AfriSam, a major producer of concrete materials in Southern Africa, has acquired an equity stake in Port Elizabeth-based Concrete 4 U, expanding its footprint in the Eastern Cape. The group has an existing well-estab- lished cement presence in the Eastern Cape through its depots in East London, Queenstown and Port Elizabeth, which are supplied from its highly-efficient integrated cement plant in Ulco, in the Northern Cape. This acquisition augments and strengthens AfriSam’s ability to pro- vide superior quality concrete solutions to its customers in the region. “The equity acquisition in Concrete 4 U expands AfriSam’s readymix foot- print in the Eastern Cape region and fully aligns with our growth strategy,” says CEO Stephan Olivier. “We are making good progress with our growth plans and this transition will also be further strength- ened by our planned grinding plant at the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). Our intention is to begin construc- tion as soon as we have received a pos- itive environmental authorisation,” he adds. Established in 1994, Concrete 4 U is, in its own right, a leading producer of qual- ity readymix concrete in the region. With distribution plants in Port Elizabeth, East London, Mthatha and Port St Johns, the company prides itself on the production

Concrete 4 U is a leading producer of quality readymix concrete in the Eastern Cape.

Weir appoints group executive TheWeir Group PLC has appointed Ricardo Garib to its group executive as divisional MD of theWeir Minerals Division effective January 1, 2016. Ricardo will succeed Dean Jenkins, who will join the board as COO. Ricardo has led Weir Minerals’ operations in Latin America since 2001 having previ-

Ranked as one of the world’s largest mining and industrial shows and southern Africa’s biggest trade exhibition, Electra Mining Africa 2016 will be showcasing the min- ing, industrial, electrical, machine tools and power industries. The show takes place at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 12-16 September 2016. www.electramining.co.za Electra Mining 70% sold

ously been MD of the business in Chile. He is a grad- uate mechanical engineer, VP of the Association of Industrial Mining Suppliers and an elected coun- sellor for the board of the Chilean Federation of Industry. Founded in 1871, The Weir Group PLC is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and is one of the world’s lead- ing engineering businesses. Weir designs, manufactures and services innovative solutions for its minerals, oil and gas and power customers. www.weirminerals.com

Ricardo Garib takes up the position as divisional MD of the Weir Minerals Division in January next year.

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