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The Plastics Insititute of South Africa |
The role of PISA is to assist co-operation and the exchange of knowledge between persons engaged or interested in the technologies of plastics, high polymers and related subjects, or in the development or application of these products and to enable such persons to meet and correspond. They also aim to advance the standards and methods of education in the fields of plastics, to promote development of the art, science and technologies of these subjects and to encourage research in their development and application. |
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The Plastics Federation of South Africa |
The Plastics Federation represents the Plastics Industry of South Africa, and represent all sectors of the SA Plastics Industry including polymer producers and importers, converters, machine suppliers and recyclers. |
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The Institute of Packaging (SA) |
IPSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of the art and science of packaging in South Africa, and to this end, representing the interests of its members in this country.
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Packaging Council of SA |
PACSA is a voluntary industry body. Its members are in three broad categories - Converters, Associates and Affiliates. The Converters represent some 70% of the revenue generated by the industry. Associates are in effect the major raw material suppliers, and Affiliates are customers and major recyclers. |
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Enviromark |
The Enviromark is an environmental trademark owned by the Plastics Federation of South Africa. The Enviromark is a Plastics Industry initiative that began in 1997 with the aim of expressing the industry's commitment to the environment and support for a plastics litter free South Africa. |
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Petco |
Petco was established in December 2004 as a Pty Ltd Company with the specific objective of promoting and improving the waste management and recycling of post consumer Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) products on behalf of all stakeholders in the PET industry in South Africa.
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Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) of SA |
The Council's objectives are to set up resources and mechanisms to deal with projects that enhance the reputation of polystyrene packaging and that grow the industry whilst ensuring effective recycling activities in South Africa. |
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South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association |
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) was launched in 2004 to represent the interests of the well developed plastic pipe business in South Africa and surrounding countries. |
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Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa |
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is a professional association not for gain, committed to sound waste management. They promote evironmentally acceptable, cost effective, appropriate and professional waste management in order to protect the environment and people of Southern Africa from the adverse effects of poor waste management.
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The National Recycling Forum |
The National Recycling Forum (NRF) is a non-profit organisation created to promote the recovery and recycling of recyclable materials in South Africa. |
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South African Waste Information Centre |
The South African Waste Information Centre provides the public, business, industry and government with access to information on the management of waste in South Africa. The South African Waste Information System (SAWIS) developed by DEAT in 2005, is a system used by government and industry to capture routine data on the tonnages of waste generated, recycled and disposed of in South Africa on a monthly and annual basis.
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Expanded Polystyrene Association of South Africa |
It is EPSASA's mission to promote and grow the expanded polystyrene market. |
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SA Plastics, Composites and Rubber Magazine |
We are a regular advertiser in SA Plastics®, their web site has a great listing of industry events. |
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Plastinews |
The only nationally distributed journal for the plastics industry in South Africa. |
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British Plastics Federation |
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association for the UK Plastics Industry, with over 400 members and 1200 affiliated members. Their Plastipedia web site is a good source of information. |
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merSETA |
merSETA is the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Edutcation and Training Authority, one of the 23 SETAs established through the Skills Development Act [no. 97 of 1998]. |
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Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council |
The Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC) is a statutory body created under the Labour Relations Act (LRA) 66/1995 to provide for the self-governance and self-regulation of the metal and engineering industries. |
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The Department of Labour |
The Department of Labour publishes legislation that regulates labour practices and activities. |
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The Quick Guide to South Africa |
Got three minutes to spare? Here's why South Africa's going to surprise you. |
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SA Good News |
In South Africa, we're sitting on the edge of greatness, but many of us know little of the progress that's been achieved since 1994. Fewer still have a sense of what the future holds. |
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Business Cconfidence Index (South Africa) |
The Business Confidence Index is generated monthly by SACCI as a measure the level of business confidence within the South African economy. The report includes commentary on the current state of the economy, as well as other economic indicators.
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IOL Front Page |
A South African news site. |
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News24 |
A South African news site. |
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Google |
The best search engine in our opinion. |
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dmoz Open Directory Project |
Our site is listed in the largest human-edited directory on the web. |
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LinkedIn |
LinkedIn is an online network of more than 30 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. |
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hotfrog |
View our listing on hotfrog - it has an interactive Google map. |
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EngNet |
EngNet® is a powerful Directory/Search Engine/Buyers Guide Service aimed specifically at the Engineering Industry to enable Engineers, Technicians, Tradesmen, etc. to find information and communicate effectively with suppliers in the Engineering Industry. |
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The Plastix Portal |
We listed on this site that aims to create and maintain a portal specifically for the plastics industry in South Africa. |
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The Machine Tools Directory |
Machine Tools Directory offers you an online directory of machine tool suppliers in South Africa. MMTS is a sponsor of this site. |
