Modern Quarrying Q1 2022

ONE WORKER SUPPORTING ANOTHER

For more than 30 years, Lemaitre has supported South African workers with locally manufactured, top-quality safety footwear, and responsible sourcing that supports local industries. Nowmore than ever, the company says, it’s about one worker supporting another in order for the industry to play its part in boosting the economy and getting South Africa back on its feet.

L emaitre Safety Footwear, as part of the BBF Safety Group, has long been a staunch supporter of not just manufacturing locally, but sourcing local components as far as possible to support the people and communities of this country. With the economic potential South Africa holds, the company believes that it is essential for it 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 the company believes that if the industry is serious about building a strong and sustainable local economy, it starts with procurement processes. “We recognise our responsibility to earnestly support local businesses and SMMEs by sourcing key compo- nents, and outsourcing some of our production work. This ensures that Lemaitre is contributing to the local economy and the communities beyond even our own workforce,” the company says. Local manufacturing “We believe in what we can accomplish locally. With over 400 employees, we are serious about job creation. Most of the work and labour required in manufacturing our safety footwear goes into the upper construction.” Lemaitre uppers are produced in South Africa in its factory in Port Elizabeth and also through various independent cut, make and trim operations. Together, these organisations produce proudly South African safety footwear that protects workers across various industries and lays the foundations of positive change. Local distribution “Our safety footwear is in demand throughout Africa, so we use the capability of local companies to get it there – which includes transporting, warehousing and reselling. After all, South Africans have always shown the ability to go the extra mile.” Keeping workers safe By manufacturing and distributing safety footwear prod- ucts of the highest quality, the company is looking out for the hardworking people who are building a stronger South Africa. “Lemaitre Safety Footwear is proudly man- ufactured by workers, for workers and we continue to build a stronger South Africa through supporting local

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – SAFETY FOOTWEAR

Lemaitre produces proudly South African safety footwear that protects workers across various industries.

Lemaitre has been working behind the scenes on a number of new ranges for various applications.

suppliers across various industries. “Our local procurement aims to contribute to the social and eco- nomic development of the communities we operate in by creating an enabling environment for job creation and skill development. We believe achieving this requires collaborative ways of working with our suppliers, workers and communities to secure stronger community bonds for another 30 years and counting.” Lemaitre has been working behind the scenes on a number of new ranges for various applications. l

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