WesVaal Chamber of Business

	This is a short newsletter update containing some information that may be of interest to both members and non-members within the KOSH area. Our previous newsletter contained several e-mail links that pointed to @koshinfo.co.za addresses. Unfortunately due to delays in transfering the domain these addresses are not currently active. If you sent any mail to these addresses please forward them to Ronnie Groesbeeck or Christopher Roodt. This newsletter is not spam. All addresses were obtained by combining the resources of KOSH Info and the WCOB. If you feel you have received this newsletter in error, or if you do not wish to receive this newsletter in the future please click here. Barlofco specialises in the marketing of environmental research equipment used for sampling and testing of soils, sediments, water, groundwater, as well as industrial / municipal waste sludge and slurry - and for agricultural soil science research. They have been a member of DCCI since 2000 Barlofco recently won a prestigious 24-month contract to supply the Department of Water Affairs (DWAF) with DIVER groundwater quality and quantity monitoring instrumentation. With the introduction of the National Water Act (1998) the value of groundwater has been elevated as it is now considered an integral part of the larger water resources of the country. Groundwater becomes especially important as a viable and practical water supply resource for the under-developed rural areas where conventional dams and reticulation systems are impractical. Therefore it is now even more important to protect not only the quantity but also the quality of this underground water resource -and the DIVER groundwater monitoring instruments are ideal for this application. Barlofco (as a member of the Groundwater Association of KwaZulu Natal) was instrumental in arranging the recent DCCI breakfast meeting presentation to Durban South Industrial Basin (DSIB) on groundwater pollution awareness. This event was well received and begins to address the possible implications of soils and groundwater pollution in industrial areas. Industrial property owners and tenants are urged to thoroughly investigate their sites to identify possible critical pollution issues and take the necessary action to implement proper rehabilitation of their sites. Those with ISO-14000 compliance issues may also wish to investigate the numerous solutions available for sampling and testing of the materials, soils water and waste. Interested persons are welcome to visit our web site for more info or call for our FREE 16 page full colour Brochure Guide (with full index) URL: http://www.barlofco.co.za E-mail: diver@barlofco.co.za (IAN JACKMAN) Tel: 031-564-0848 The Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday, 21 November 2002, can be found online by clicking here. Please Note: This link will take you to a page of the new WCOB website - no links on this site are yet in operation. Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) will be introducing new rules to the Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) schemes, for more information regarding these changes please click here.		The Chilean Trade Commisioner's Office is in the process of creating a database of international importers and have sent out a list of Chilean products available for export. If you would like to receive a copy of this list please click here. Freight Training will be holding a 'free' demonstration of a software package, which can assist you in managing either your imports or your exports, or both! The software consists of a set of pre-defined and optimised logistics processes and is an excellent tool to monitor and manage your own logistic departments as well as service providers, such as freight forwarders. Your investment: 1½ Hours of your time. Date: 13th December 2002 or 15th January 2003 10h00 till 11h30 Johan Erikson Auditorium, 20 Monument Road, Kempton Park Registration is essential, please contact Sean for additional information Tel - 0114504140 Fax - 0114504153 sean@freighttraining.co.za http://www.freighttraining.co.za Sustainable Development International put out a fascinating newsletter covering topical news and upcoming international events and expo's. To view the latest edition, or to subscribe to this newsletter, visit their site at http://www.sustdev.org TENDER Scan to File System Sealed tenders, duly endorsed "Tender:Scan to FIle System" are hereby invited and will be received by the undersigned until 11h00 on Friday, 20 December 2002. Sealed tenders must be placed in the tender box in the foyer of the Kerksdorp Civic Centre (Pretoria Street). No tender documents are available and tenderers should use their own letterheads. Copies of the specifications are available at Room 21 at the License Division and tender prices must include Value Added Tax (VAT). Further information can be obtained from Mr G.L.M Kgati at Telephone number (018) 4691235 or Fax number (018) 4693923. The lowest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted, and the Council reserves the right to accept any portion of any tender. T.Z. MOKHATLA MUNICIPAL MANAGER Notice No. 221/2002 3 December 2002 The following business is for sale: PHOTOTEK GRAPHICS - Phototek Graphics combines 3 related services Graphic Design Photography, and Photographic Developing and Accessories For full details contact Frans Roos @ 0833788826