We, Kansai Plascon, have achieved one of our best B-BEE ratings to date and are recognised as a Value Adding Supplier. Our B-BBEE procurement recognition level has increased from 110% to 137.5%, which is higher than that of a non-value adding level 1 status supplier. So, when tendering for projects, our combined B-BBEE status and Value Adding Supplier position effectively make Kansai Plascon the preferred procurement choice.

Our B-BBEE status now stands at level 3, as of  September 2014, having increased from level 4 in 2013. With a score of 80.27 points, this rating cements our position as the coatings industry market leader.  

There's great news for our customers too. Companies that  purchase from Plascon will  improve their own procurement scores thereby improving their B-BBEE ratings. By partnering with us, customers benefit through improved B-BBEE procurement scores.  

In contrast, if a customer purchases products from a non-value adding level 5 supplier and not Plascon, then their  procurement recognition will amount to a far lesser 80% only. All this renders Kansai Plascon the obvious choice.  

Kansai Plascon has 125-year long history of leading quality assurance, superb formulation and trusted performance – and now, we have also secured our position as the market leader in benefitting our customers.  

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About Kansai Plascon Kansai Plascon is a company within the global Kansai Paint group. Kansai Paint is the world’s sixth largest paint company and Japan’s foremost coatings manufacturer. With the backing of Kansai Paint, Kansai Plascon will continue to drive innovation and excellence in the retail, trade and industrial coatings market in South Africa and will further the company’s interests in Africa.  

For further information, please contact: Alex Coggins Marketing Executive, Kansai Plascon + 27 11 951 4500

willowlamp unveils two new award-winning designs - the Geometric Storm and Mandala No.2!

Since its inception in 2005, willowlamp, with architect Adam Hoets at the reigns, has pioneered an innovative method of producing highly intricate and unique decorative lighting designs by attaching ball-chain to laser-cut steel frames, using geometry and nature’s 'blueprint' as inspiration. The result is a vast collection of lampshades, pendants and chandeliers that can today be seen suspended from the ceilings of globally renowned hospitality, retail and commercial sites. Perpetually inspired, Hoets is evolving not only his existing designs, but his vision for future designs too.

Latest to willowlamp’s collection, is the Mandala No.2 (a second edition to a previous design called The Mandala)  and the Geometric Storm limited edition that stemmed from fresh inspiration. The two chandeliers were revealed at the recent 100% Design South Africa where Adam Hoets won the Award for Best Lighting Design.  

The Mandala No.2 is an adapted version of The Mandala (a design Hoets developed for Southern Guild and launched at the Everaard Reed Gallery in 2012). Completely captivated by the intricacies of sacred geometry, Adam based the new design on sacred Islamic geometry. “I spent over 400 hours drawing and decoding Islamic patterns and geometry, until I nearly went mad. This, to me, was the ultimate template and key beneath all because it holds within it all of the principles of Islamic sacred geometry”. Shorter in length, but with no shortage of detail, the result is a vibrant yet sophisticated masterpiece of complexities.  

While previous designs have been based on the patterns of sacred geometry, Hoets’ new chandelier, the Geometric Storm was inspired by abstract art forms – particularly cubism. Instead of depicting objects from one angle, cubism typically depicts the subject from a multitude of viewpoints to represent the subject in a wider context. Hoets describes the shape of the Geometric Storm as “awkward yet balanced.” Layered landscapes, rock formations and strata in mountains further inspire the design. Hoets comments, “The design seems to evoke a kind of highly geometricized landscape from an alternate abstract cubist reality.”   

A fusion of complex, calculated patterning and organic forms found in nature is the signature style of Adam Hoets’ willowlamp, and we can look forward to watching its evolution.    

Read more at www.willowlamp.com and contact them on 021 447 8529 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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About Willowlamp: willowlamp is an award winning South African lighting company whose creator Adam Hoets uses an original method of attaching ball-chain to laser-cut steel frames. A tiny notch in the metal frame is the ingenious ingredient to creating a fastener free curtain of chains. The result is a vast collection of intricate lighting designs including vibrant chandeliers and elegantly swaying pendants. Inspired by nature and the complexities of sacred geometry, willowlamp’s designs are masterpieces of both aesthetics and form. These unique works can today be seen suspended from the ceilings of globally renowned hospitality, retail and commercial sites.  

Geometric Storm Limited Edition – R98, 00.00
Mandala No.2 Metallic – R139, 840.00

Sea Point Florstore is set to launch their new showroom, Florstore OnTrend, appointing Lauren Shantall (Pty) Ltd in charge of all communications 

Successfully established in 1991 by owner Phillip Victor, Sea Point Florstore has maintained a reputation of offering professional, quality-assured services including flooring and blinds. In collaboration with new business partners, Paul and Saul Berman, Phillip Victor is set to launch his brand new OnTrend Showroom in Sea Point during October 2014 and has appointed Lauren Shantall (Pty) Ltd to manage all PR, social media and event aspects of this exciting new décor destination.

Owner and Director, Lauren Shantall has many years of design experience under her belt, from being Deputy Editor of Elle Decoration magazine to Editor of Design Indaba magazine, as well as managing The Design Indaba Expo. Lauren was also responsible for the managing and launching of the Freeworld Design Centre, which was named “Best Design Concept in Cape Town” by House and Leisure magazine in December 2011. Today, her integrated communications company, Lauren Shantall (Pty) Ltd, boasts a list of hot SA design and lifestyle clients, including Plascon, Inhouse Brand Architects, Willowlamp and Indigenous (to name but a few).  

Florstore OnTrend will showcase a multitude of interior designers and décor suppliers, making Lauren Shantall (Pty) Ltd an apt fit for representation with her industry proficiency. Florstore OnTrend is a unique space, which allows designers and home-owners to connect and share ideas in a professional yet relaxed and creative atmosphere.  

The showroom team is made up of highly skilled professionals who insist on keeping up-to-date with not only the latest technologies, but the latest trends too. An ongoing series of industry-related events such as talks and workshops, combined with up-to-the-minute displays will make Florstore OnTrend the go-to destination for the latest flooring ideas, home finishing and décor inspiration for trade professionals and consumers alike.  

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY: Lauren Shantall (Pty) Ltd Contact: Lauren Shantall 084 79 11 11 1 Website: www.laurenshantall.com Release: immediate Date: 02-09-2014

So, he asked you the big question and you said ‘I do’!

Now it’s time for the planning! You’ve searched the internet, spent hours on Pinterest and poured over bridal magazines looking for inspiration, now it’s time to visit The Wedding Expo® to meet the experts who will turn your dreams into reality!

The who's who of the wedding industry will showcase everything a bride needs for her special day, and more! As a bride-to-be, you will be able to plan your day down to the finest detail at The Wedding Expo®.   

Be blown away by everything from sensational table décor and breathe-taking wedding gowns, to elegant jewellery and picture-perfect honeymoon destinations. Speak to some of South Africa’s top wedding planners, photographers and caterers and get expert advice on financial and legal matters. With 300 premier exhibitors, it’s easy to see why The Wedding Expo® is the South African Bride’s favourite bridal event! The Wedding Expo® is the best place for you and your fiancé to meet the wedding industry, be inspired by the perfect bridal look on the daily fashion show, enter competitions and plan your special day. So, put us in your diary so that you don’t miss out on the one place that you will be able to get all your planning done.  

Event details:

Date: 6 and 7 September 2014

Venue: Coca-Cola dome, Northgate, Johannesburg

Cost: R120.00 per person

Fashion shows: 1h00, 12h00 and 14h00, 1500 daily

Competition draws: 12h30 and 15h30 daily

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