When roads are reliable, the general population tends to take it for granted. However, when roads can’t withstand high volumes of traffic and must be repaired, the inconvenience of highway closures is glaring. “The problem with concrete is this:...
With various technologies at the fingertips of every enterprise, it’s becoming increasingly important to innovate in order to stay ahead of the pack. Fresh ideas and new technologies are birthed when businesses dare to venture beyond what is...
In a groundbreaking, market-leading initiative, Shisalanga Construction – a majority owned subsidiary of Raubex Group Limited – has paved a South African road using a locally recycled plastic compound as part of the asphalt formula ingredient. On...
Starting from 10 September, 200 tons of “plastic road” is due to be laid on a stretch of the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal. The recycled plastic is used as a binder ingredient in the asphalt and replaces a percentage of bitumen, while...
Deane Koekemoer, general manager for Shisalanga Construction, talks to IMIESA about the company’s turnkey penetration strategy in the asphalt supply and flexible pavement markets, where its unique offerings are delivering results. What sets...
An early adopter of new technologies, National Asphalt has led from inception. IMIESA talks to Sean Pretorius, managing director, National Asphalt, about the company’s history before and after its acquisition by Raubex Limited in 2007, and the ...
National Asphalt MD Sean Pretorius talks about the company’s commitment to developing optimum solutions for existing and new road construction. What is the company’s strategy for 2017? We take a leadership approach, which means we focus on...
National Asphalt, a member of the Raubex Group, is introducing the latest innovations in road maintenance and rehabilitation to the South African market. SEAN PRETORIUS, managing director of National Asphalt, says, “Having recently acquired a...
