At the SAFPA AGM held on 21 May, Brett Wallace, managing director of Festo South Africa, gave a fascinating presentation on Festo’s Bionic Learning Network. Inspired by nature, Festo has developed a whole range of bionic robots to provide inspiration for technical applications and industrial practice.
SAFPA council members seen at the AGM, from left: Manny Vieira, Willem Gijzelaar, Hugo van Niekerk, Michael Abbot, Wessie van der Westhuizen, Eugene Tondolo (president), Walter Zimmerman (vice president), Dustin Pereira.
Eugene Tondolo, Michael Abbot and Craig Sim were due to retire from the council but Eugene and Michael were available for re-election. Eugene Tondolo (Axiom Hydraulics) is president and Walter Zimmmerman (Hydraulic Training & Consulting) is vice president of the new committee. The other members are Willem Gijzelaar (Hytec), Manny Vieira (Hydraulic & Pneumatic Hub), Russell Gill (Engineering & Hydraulic Services), Michael Abbot (CT Hydraulics), Wessie van der Westhuizen (Pirtek) and Dustin Pereira (BMG).
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It’s been quite a tumultuous time in the industry, with fuel prices soaring and conflict in the Middle East affecting supply routes and production across the world - but business must continue as usual.
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The SAFPA council met in February to carry on with the implementation of various new tasks.
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The annual SAFPA Golf Day was held on 19 August at the Bryanston Country Club. The day was a resounding success, and was thouroughly enjoyed by all the participants.
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SAFPA’s annual 6-a side soccer tournament was held on 1 November at the Boksburg City stadium, and turned out to be a highly successful and happy family day.
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SAFPA is inviting members of the hydraulics, pneumatics and automation community to lace up their boots for an exciting day of sport and camaraderie.
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