Overview of Exhibitors

OVERVIEW OF EXHIBITORS

IHS AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE - JOHANNESBURG

14 SEPTEMBER, 2011

BIOREGIONAL SA - Ms. Sarah Alsen –

Delivering practical solutions for sustainability, BioRegional is an entrepreneurial charity which initiates and delivers practical solutions that help people to live within a fair share of the earth’s resources – what they call One Planet living. They work in partnership with organizations around the world, and help others to achieve sustainability through consultancy, education and informing policy. BioRegional operates internationally with offices in North America, China and South Africa, as well as their base in the UK.

ECOCONSTRUCTION – Mr. Rob Croxford, Mr. Greg Walker –

Ecoconstruction aims to provide quality, eco conscious building alternatives that not only serve as a platform for the building of affordable, community orientated houses and schools , but also ensures that through the identification and implementation of considered, integrated technologies, they will be able to drastically reduce our environmental footprint through effective management of natural resources. The construction technique can be learnt easily within a few days by people without experience in the building trade. The relatively small sandbags weight between 7 - 10 kg andthe EcoBeams are very light in weight and can be handled easily by one person in all phases of the construction. For construction sites in rural areas, it is good to know that construction of EcoBag houses can take place even at locations without road access. This reduces the damage and congestion caused by heavy trucks which carry bricks and cement. 10 000 bags fit into the boot of a small car and weigh only a few kilograms. This is the equivalent of 20 000 bricks over the same area in a cavity wall.

ELEMATIC SA – Mr. Craig Webber –

Elematic SA (Pty) Ltd. manufactures precast concrete hollow core slabs for the South African market. They satisfy the demand for high quality, reliable products that are available within short lead times in an industry where the demand for building products is almost insatiable and completion times are short. They supply the latest available technology in precast concrete products and set new benchmarks in the industry. Elematic SA (Pty) Ltd was established in South Africa in 2005 and has established a reputation for providing a top quality product and excellent service. Their production facility on Gauteng’s East Rand received ISO 9001 certification in 2009 and its product is SABS approved. Elematic is a well established international brand. The company was established in Finland in 1959, and has since set up precast production plants in more than 70 countries worldwide. As part of the Consolis Group, which focuses on research and development in cement and precast concrete products, Elematic is backed by extensive knowledge and experience.

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL (ESI) – Mr. Chris Wyhte –

ESI is an association of US and foreign organizations that have come together to resolve environmental problems. ESI has associations and alliances in South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Bolivia, England, Saudi Arabia, India, Italy, Kenya and Japan. ESI Directors bring with them more than 75 years experience in solving environmental problems. ESI is currently concentrating on landfill reduction, landfill management and conversion of waste to useful by-products. Particular technological intervention focuses on making Compressed Earthen Blocks from local soils and builder’s rubble and using them to build affordable housing and other construction uses.

KAYEMA ENERGY SOLUTIONS (KES) - Mr. Dino Petraolo –

KES (part of the Kayema Group) has positioned itself to become South Africa’s leading renewable energy supplier. From manufacturing to logistics, sales to technical support, Kayema has partnered with major international and local companies to offer the best, most reliable and most sustainable business package available in SA. Their international team has over 40 years of dedicated solar design and solution experience, and their bulk ordering capacity means that their products are available at the best value for money possible. KES is a leading integrator of solar and wind energy systems in Africa. Kayema is able to assist clients with structuring financial solutions for the acquisition of renewable energy systems allowing clients to benefit from wind and solar energy without the upfront capital costs.

LOCRETE – Ms. Heather McEwan –

The Locrete Building System is a patented building system intended for various applications in the construction industry ranging from small developments to community housing projects. The prestressed Locrete elements are the basic building blocks of this system; they are used in constructing ground beams, insulated external walls, internal partitions and slabs. The Locrete group of companies work together to deliver to its clients quality service, expertise and support. Locrete has been operating since 2006 and has been delivering the Locrete system and establishing production facilities wherever there is a need for affordable housing.

VELA STEEL – Mr. Brent Harris –

Vela SBS's professional staff has the ability to analyse your building requirements and recommend an alternative building solution to meet your needs. Vela SBS's manufacturing facility provides all the quality, precision and consistency you would expect from a leading manufacturing company.
Vela SBS supplies lightweight steel roof trusses and alternative building solutions to developers and builders throughout Africa. Vela SBS provides both permanent and temporary building solutions for commercial & retail, residential, schools, clinics, contractors camps and emergency housing applications.
Vela SBS is part of the Duro Pressings Group, which manufactures steel window and door frames, aluminium windows and Wispeco roll-up garage doors. On-site training is offered on all of Vela SBS's building systems to established contractors