Sparks Electrical News November 2018

LIGHTING

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40 YEARS OF BEKA SCHRÉDER

“W e at BEKA Schréder wish to convey our sincerest gratitude to our customers for their unwavering support as we cel- ebrate our 40-year anniversary,” says BEKA Schréder General Manager, Wimpie Ludwick. “BEKA Schréder has been supplying high-performing, energy-efficient and high quality lighting solutions since 1978. When our company was founded with just eight employees, we could not have foreseen our growth would evolve into a company with a staff exceeding 350 person- nel.” BEKA Schréder (Pty) Ltd commenced operations in 1978 in Namibia, a country with one of the most corrosive climates in the world. The first products in manufacture were corrosion-resistant Glass Fi-

bre Reinforced Polyester Poles and Public Lighting luminaires that continue to provide long-term solu- tions for hostile coastal and inland environments. Once the products were successfully established in neighbouring South Africa, the decision was made in 1981 to relocate to Olifantsfontein, a strategically positioned industrial town situated between Johan- nesburg and Pretoria. In 1989, BEKA Schréder became South Africa’s first lighting company to be awarded ISO 9000 cer- tification. “This commitment to quality became the company’s hallmark, enabling us to become Africa’s largest lighting manufacturer and market leader in exterior lighting. BEKA Schréder exports its products into most African countries, as well as the Middle

BEKA Schréder's new logo to commemorate its 40-year anniversary.

East, South East Asia, Europe and Australasia,” notes Ludwick. The company entered into a partnership with the Belgian company, Schréder, in 2002 – a mul- tinational lighting company that is present in about 35 countries. “In 2013, we became a wholly owned Schréder company allowing us to embrace the lat- est technologies, such as latest optical reflector and lens designs, and giving us the edge in photometri- cal performance, as well as optimising light control technologies, for which Schréder is well renowned. We continue to innovate, design and deliver the highest quality products and the best global lighting innovations available on the market today. “We could not have achieved this without the support of our valued customers, together with the determination of every individual employed at BEKA Schréder as part of our team,” he says. Ludwick says that time does not stand still and the company evolves continually. “As a result, our image and branding need to remain relevant. We are, there- fore, proud to announce the launch of our new logo and tagline as part of the ongoing evolution of our brand. Watch out for more announcements to fol- low. In celebration of our 40-year anniversary, we will be looking back in time to remind us where we have come from, thus inspiring us to continue moving for- ward. Follow us on social media and be part of this journey: #lightability,” he concludes.

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LEDS AND OLEDS SHOW 17.8% GROWTH IN AFRICA

A ccording to Future Market Insights, government support is increasing, and the introduction of new government projects for LED lighting is driving the growth of the lighting products market in Africa. It is also reported that the African LED and OLED displays and lighting products market was valued at US$ 684.9m in 2015 and is expected to register a compound annual growth of 17.8% from 2016 to 2026. Municipalities from across 40 African countries, such as Govan Mbeki Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality and Harare Municipality to name a few, are looking to reduce their energy consumption and invest in the LED lighting market. As Africa’s largest energy exhibition, The Energy Efficiency Show Africa creates a platform where leading solution providers can showcase a wide range of technologies aimed at helping transform and innovate the African energy sector. The conference will be held on 26-27 March 2019 at the Sandton Convention Centre.

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