News & Events



New marketer for Saco Systems
May 2001
Desmond Oliver, who joined the consumer electronics industry in 1972, has recently been appointed as the Manager: Sales and Marketing for Saco Systems, a member of the Reunert Group. Oliver's longstanding ...

Read more...
Sentry Group bought by major multinational
May 2001
In a R627m deal, the Sentry Group has accepted a cash offer - subject to the usual necessary approvals - of 350c per share for 100% of the company from ADT Fire & Security. ADT is a wholly owned subsidiary ...

Read more...
Sensormatic acquires BEC Technologies
May 2001
Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, a provider of electronic security solutions recently acquired the assets of BEC Technologies of Orlando, Florida. BEC Technologies designs, manufactures and markets ...

Read more...
Sesco opens new sales office
May 2001
In line with its ongoing expansion plans, Sesco is to open a sales office in Bloemfontein. The office is situated at 25 Grey Street, Hilton. The new office is manned by Derek Siebert and his staff, who ...

Read more...
EMS partnership with GIS extends to Gauteng
May 2001
An escalation in corporate business secured by Evolving Management Solutions' preferred business partner, Guardian Integrated Systems (GIS), has led to its establishing business premises in Johannesburg. ...

Read more...
A new force in the security industry
May 2001
A new distribution company, TeqTrader, has entered the South African security market. TeqTrader is a new division of Honeywell Southern Africa, reporting into Honeywell's Home and Building Controls, which ...

Read more...
Risco Group to acquire Gardiner Technology
May 2001
Risco Group, which recently took over a controlling interest in South Africa's Sesco Security, has agreed to acquire Gardiner Technology, a security manufacturer and distributor in the UK. Risco is ...

Read more...
Erratum
May 2001
Due to a publishing gremlin in the 2001 Hi-Tech Security Systems Buyer's Guide, the telephone and fax numbers for Wiltron Agencies are incorrect. The correct numbers are: tel: (012) 244 0222/3 fax: ...

Read more...
Sentry Group reports increase in operating profit
May 2001
Security services and paramedic company, the Sentry Group has reported a 25,5% increase in operating profit to R33,04m from R26,325m and a 25% increase in headline earnings a share to 12,9c for the six ...

Read more...
Bekaert Bastion awarded contracts
May 2001
Following the recent announcement of the joint venture between SA local steel wire company, Bastion Wire, and the world's largest steel wire manufacturer, Bekaert, the new company has been awarded new ...

Read more...
SA security experts deliver accreditation course to UK resellers
May 2001
A South African accreditation programme designed to improve the overall proficiency of business partners in the marketing and implementation of security systems is now being used in the UK with the first ...

Read more...
Videotec awarded ISO 9001 certification
May 2001
Videotec, already ISO 9002 certified since 1996, has been upgraded to the ISO 9001 on the first attempt. The certification covers planning, manufacturing, assistance and marketing of CCTV accessories. For ...

Read more...
Israeli manufacturer seeks local distributor
May 2001
Founded by a major group of investors, QSR is a leading Israeli supplier of remote video systems for security, alarm verification, monitoring and surveillance applications. Addressing the needs of high ...

Read more...
Motorola awarded industry's first 800 MHz TETRA contract in Asia
May 2001
Motorola recently announced it had received a multimillion dollar contract to provide the industry's first 800 MHz TETRA system in Asia. The contract is with the Siemens Transportation Systems Group to ...

Read more...
Thailand's electronics industry offers much to South Africa
May 2001
Trade between Thailand and South Africa in the electronics industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with total exports to South Africa of electrical equipment and parts reaching US$10,2m ...

Read more...
Leaderware course held in Canada
May 2001
Leaderware's CCTV training has expanded further internationally with a course held in Yellowknife, Canada by Dr Craig Donald. The CCTV surveillance skills course was seen as a strong contribution to surveillance ...

Read more...
Matrix switching and control
May 2001
The VideoBloX from Betatech is an integrated control system for video, audio, CCTV peripherals and alarms.    Features are:    * Plug-and-play, position independent, modular system. * High quality images, ...

Read more...
Training available
May 2001
The FDIA has successfully presented a training course for the only fire detection standard acceptable in South Africa, SABS 0139/BS5839 for the last year to its members. The Association has now opened ...

Read more...
Become a member of the FDIA
May 2001
The FDIA welcomes any company who gains its income from the supply, design installation or servicing of fire detection systems to join the Association. Membership is approved on the following basis: ...

Read more...



<< First   < Previous   Page 238 of 251   Next >   Last >>








While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.




© Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd. | All Rights Reserved.