News & Events



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: ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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: ...

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PreWorx secures Ankari agency
May 2001
Mustek affiliate company PreWorx, formerly Diamond Networking Technology, has secured the rights to distribute the Ankari range of authentication products in South Africa. PreWorx will be taking these ...

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Security and related associations and organisations
May 2001
ASESA - Association of Security Engineers in South Africa; Chairman: D. Austen.    Tel: (011) 902 4108, fax: (011) 902 5009.       BAC - Business against Crime; Chairman: Willie Scholtz. Tel: (011) 805 3414, ...

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Top 30 oxymorons
May 2001
30. State worker 29. Legally drunk 28. Exact estimate 27. Act naturally 26. Found missing 25. Resident alien 24. Genuine imitation 23. Good grief 22. Government organisation 21. Sanitary landfill 20. ...

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Letter to the Editor
May 2001
Dear Editor, Our company would like to place on record that Specialised Control Technologies is and has been the exclusive agent for Chiper Technology products since 1993. No other company in southern ...

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SAPS goes high-tech with new electronic drug detection systems
February 2001
At a ceremony held at the SAPS Training School in Pretoria last November, the Border Police Unit under Director van der Westhuizen took possession of some very sophisticated technological equipment which ...

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Hudaco acquires Elvey
March/April 2001
Industrial group Hudaco Industries recently acquired security equipment manufacturer Elvey Security Technologies (Elsec), in a deal worth about R46,9m. Hudaco is a South African industrial group focused ...

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Reditron hosts Annual Awards Dinner
March/April 2001, Sherlotronics SA
Reditron recently held its annual Awards Dinner at the Ballroom at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. Some 250 customers and their spouses attended the dinner. Recipients of the awards are judged on ...

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