Waterkloof Quarry, an old 58-hectare landmark, situated on the border of Waterkloof Ridge and Monument Park near Pretoria is to be developed into an upmarket retirement estate known as the Waterkloof Marina Retirement Estate and is due to launch early in 2019.
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Located in Mamelodi East, Lompec Education Centre is providing much needed educational facilities to the local community. The demand for affordable education has grown considerably since the center inception in 1982, so much that an additional ten classrooms were required in order to separate the junior school from the high school. The IS Group of companies came on board to assist in the expansion of the Lompec Education Centre by donating materials and funding.
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Le Roux who has been with Rocla for over eight years in his capacity as a civil engineer was previously responsible for the negotiation, development, design and project management of bespoke projects at Rocla as well the management of existing designs and advising on manufacturing processes.
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Rocla and Ocon Brick, part of the IS Group of companies, both excelled in the 2018 PMR. Africa Business Excellence Awards, with Rocla walking away with the Diamond Arrow Award, whilst Ocon Brick picked up its 10thPMR Award by being awarded a Gold Arrow Award.
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Kwena Rocla, part of the Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG) of companies, was recently awarded the contract to supply culverts and inverted base slabs for the upgrading of the Gaborone to Boatle Road project which will upgrade the road to a dual carriageway standard in Botswana.
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Since ROCLA commenced local manufacture of specialised concrete cabins destined for local photovoltaic (PV) farms in July, they have delivered 23 concrete cabins to PV farm clients as at end -August 2013. The concrete cabins are destined for two sites with each site requiring 64 concrete cabins. Completion of delivery is due by end- January 2014.
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The needs of architects and civil engineering contractors for specialised construction products and materials change as infrastructure projects become more technologically advanced while at the same time having to remain cost effective. Rocla, part of the IS Group, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of precast concrete products, is geared up to offer innovative solutions no matter how challenging the customer requirements are.
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This year Rocla, one of South Africa’s leading manufacturers of precast concrete products, celebrates 100 years of excellence in the supply of products to the infrastructure, building and construction industries. The Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG) was formed in 2013 when Rocla, Technicrete, and Ocon Brick were acquired by a consortium consisting of private equity firm Capitalworks, RMB Ventures, Pan African Group and senior executives within the companies.
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Rocla (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s leading manufacturer of precast concrete products for infrastructure, including pipes, culverts, manholes, poles and other related products and has an extensive network of factories throughout South Africa, Namibia and Botswana
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It is a known fact that South Africa is facing severe energy shortages and that the development and utlisation of renewable energy as a source of supply has become paramount. The development of Photovoltaic (PV) farms in South Africa, whilst still in its infancy, has positive implications for the tourism, commercial and residential sectors as well as those communities not reliant on the grid system.
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Technicrete, Rocla and Oconbrick, previously part of the Murray & Roberts Construction Products Africa platform, have been successfully acquired by a consortium consisting of private equity firm Capitalworks, RMB Ventures and senior executives in the businesses. The transaction is effective from 31 October.
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International Organis-ation for Standardisation-certi- fied precast concreteinfrastructure manufacturer Rocla has partnered with Polokwane-based contractingcompany Mohale Electrical Contractors to improve the double-circuit 66 kV transmission line from the Tzaneen main substation to the new Western substation.
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Concrete products manufacturer Rocla has added the Alfabloc precast concrete retaining wall system to its range of products.
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October 2011 Johannesburg – Rocla Southern Africa, in collaboration with Rocla Australia, both market leaders in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions, has launched the Rocla ecoRain® and ecoRain® plus water harvesting systems in a bid to encourage rainwater harvesting, retention and re-usage.
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Rocla, the leading specialist in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in southern Africa, was awarded the contract to supply SATS culverts for the Kumani Mine Key Expansion Project and Postmasburg siding of the Sishen South railway upgrade project.
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Rocla, a market leader in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions, introduced a new range of concrete products at a series of road shows held in seven major regions in South Africa during June 2011.
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Against a backlog requirement of 180,000 toilets, the Amathole District Municipality issued a tender for concrete panel toilets to be manufactured and installed in a very poor and rural part of the Eastern Cape, Amathole. Rocla Sanitation won the first phase of the tender and has currently delivered to site 17,500 of the 25,000 toilets required by June 2014.
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Rocla, the leading specialist in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in southern Africa, recently partnered with Transnet to provide customdesigned precast concrete security units to protect signalling equipment on railway lines from theft and damage.
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Rocla, leaders in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in southern Africa, has partnered with Amitech Pipe Systems (APS) in East London to supply precast concrete meter boxes and lids for the Buffalo City Municipality (BCM) as a cost effective and reliable solution to high incidents of breakages
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Rocla, the leading specialist in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in southern Africa, has contributed to the successful upgrade of the Sishen-Saldanha iron ore railway line by supplying pipes and culverts to assist with the drainage at various railway intersections.
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Precast concrete engineers, Rocla has secured the largest order in its 90 year history in southern Africa with the recently awarded contract to its Kwena Rocla Business Unit in Botswana. Rocla will supply over 50 000 tons of precast concrete products to the value of over 100 million Pula (R120 million) for the Greater Gaborone Sewerage Project.
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Rocla, a leading manufacturer in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in SA is….
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Rocla, the leading specialist in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in southern Africa, has …
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Waterkloof Quarry, an old 58-hectare landmark, situated on the border of Waterkloof Ridge and Monument Park near Pretoria is to be developed into an upmarket retirement estate known as the Waterkloof Marina Retirement Estate and is due to launch early in 2019.
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Rocla, a leading manufacturer in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in Southern Africa, generated great interest at the IMESA Conference and Exhibition which took place from the 28h to the 30th October in Cape Town.
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As the manufacturing industry comes to terms with an economic slowdown and skills shortage, organisations such as Rocla, the leading specialist in precast concrete infrastructural products and solutions in southern Africa, are making an important contribution in skills development and training.
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The JB Marx Taxi Rank at Ikageng Extension 7, developed at a cost of just under R12 million, used pre-cast concrete bus shelters from Rocla and interlocking pavers from Technicrete to make the rank convenient and user-friendly for local commuters.
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“No school should be without proper functioning and clean sanitation units. It’s called human dignity” said Albert Weber, Chief Executive Officer of the Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG)
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Concrete stormwater pipes have a long lifespan but it is not infinite. Ageing infrastructure and pipe erosion and corrosion are all factors that initiate the rehabilitation of stormwater piping systems.
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Rocla and Technicrete, part of the Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG), re-open for business after the initial level 5 COVID-19 situation in South Africa. “We are pleased to announce that our manufacturing plants are running although at a reduced capacity, and that our sales representatives are available to assist customers with technical and product advice across …
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The Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG), which comprises Technicrete and Rocla has donated a 12 metre fully insulated containerised open plan office unit as well as paving to the Sifunindlela Primary School, based at Kabokweni in Mpumalanga Province. The office unit will be used by the school’s principal, Mr Ndhlovu and some of the school’s administration …
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Effective sewerage systems are an essential element of infrastructure planning, development and maintenance. They ensure that communities live in hygienic conditions through the collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal of wastewater in a non-hazardous manner to people and the environment. A critical function of sewerage systems is to prevent water-borne diseases from becoming active. The success …
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When the local municipality of Tshwane required 3m x 3m custom-made jacking box culverts for a service delivery project at Iscor Heights, in Pretoria West, the only company in South Africa who was able to design and manufacture culverts to such large specifications was Rocla. The culverts were manufactured with an in-the-wall joint that can …
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Waste water treatment plants play a crucial role in the removal of contaminants from wastewater and sewage in order for its conversion into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle in an environmentally friendly way or to be reclaimed for other purposes. It is a critical process in the supply of safe …
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With water shortages and the longer-term security of water supply being a serious concern for South Africans, one would think that every business, school and home would have a rainwater harvesting system. Justin Kretzmar, Sales Engineer at Rocla and Technicrete, explains why this is sometimes not the case. “When constructing new commercial, residential and public …
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With a country in constant development, be it new commercial or residential projects or the maintenance or upgrading of existing roads, pipes and storm-water systems, a crucial factor is the application of water and sewerage systems and related products that offer developers and local municipalities the longevity and high quality required. With a history spanning …
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Transmission and distribution power lines in suburban and rural areas need poles that can withstand harsh environments, inclement weather and vandalism, in order to ensure the continuous supply of electricity. Rocla’s spun concrete transmission and distribution poles are well suited for the exacting requirements of electrical distribution line construction. The durable, maintenance free spun concrete …
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Outlying rural areas are often confronted with major inconveniences when severe storms or the rainy season comes around. Roads become flooded, bridges submerge under water or are completely washed away, cutting off communities from food supplies and essential services. Gadiboye Village, near Kuruman in the Northern Cape is such a location. Rocla recently supplied Rectangular …
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Rocla and Technicrete, part of the Infrastructure Group of Companies (ISG), funded the conversion of 14 pit latrines into flushing toilets and supplied associated paving and concrete structures at the Tsekere Primary School, Ga-Raphahlelo in the Limpopo Province. The total funding by ISG for the project was R350,675.00. “Tsekere Primary School had 14 pit latrines …
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Rocla has supplied 414 spun concrete distribution poles to the Enel Green Power developed Karusa and Soetwater windfarms projects in the Northern Cape. These are for an overhead line required to join into the Eskom Komsburg Station. Kevin West, Sales Consultant for Rocla said “Although our spun concrete distribution poles were specified for the project, …
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Lwazi Goqwana has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG) effective immediately. ISG is South Africa’s leading manufacturer of precast concrete solutions and products for the construction, infrastructure and mining sectors. An Engineer by profession with 25 years of working experience in Manufacturing, Construction, Financial Services, Logistics, Energy …
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Rocla Sanitation partnered with Izandla Ziyagezana Trading to enter their Mkhondo based Community Cast Factory in the IMESA/CESA Excellence Awards 2021, in the Community Upliftment and Job Creation category. They were awarded second place for their Supply and Delivery of Waterborne Structures project within the rural Rustplaas Village in the Mkhondo Municipality, Mpumulanga. The Rocla …
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We all drive over them, complain when they go missing, but seldom realise the crucial role manholes play in the construction of underground pipelines. Rocla, who is the leading manufacturer of precast concrete in Southern Africa, designs and manufactures standard and customised manholes. Precast concrete manholes provide a working chamber for an easy and cost-efficient …
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Recent heavy rains led to the collapse of a bridge forming part of the R61 at Tsomo Junction between Ngcobo and Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape. Rocla was contracted to supply 30 Rectangular Portal Culverts as part of the emergency rehabilitation project that was conducted along this route. Rocla’s Rectangular Portal Culverts are specifically designed …
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The 2022 Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) honoured both Rocla and Technicrete with Engineering Excellence Awards in the Infrastructure and Paving Categories. Group Marketing and Communications Manager for the ISG Group, Malebusa Sebatane commented that being recognised by their peers is one the highest accolades a company can receive. “Both Rocla and Technicrete are known for …
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When electrical distribution poles are still standing after 30 years, then you know you have made the correct decision by investing in Rocla spun concrete electricity poles. Over 20 Rocla spun concrete electricity poles, which were erected in 1992, are still standing and structurally sound after 30 years of use by Eskom in Harrismith, Free …
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Rocla’s unique Beany Block system, which is specifically designed to enhance roadway drainage, has been installed in the recent upgrades to Nelson Mandela Drive in the Port Shepstone CBD, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Pieter Bodenstein, Managing Director of Margate Construction who were appointed to complete the Nelson Mandela Drive upgrades said, “The Beany Block was specified by …
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Pedestrian safety alongside roadways and near to railways is an area often overlooked in infrastructure planning, but the City of Ekurhuleni, together with the Passenger Rail Agency, launched their Tembisa Pedestrian Underpass Bridges Project in April 2022 so that pedestrians and cyclists have a safer environment for walking and cycling. The development of an attractive, …
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The constant increase in the development of lifestyle estates and commercial office parks in areas previously open spaces puts increased pressure on existing infrastructure, creating challenging situations that require economically viable engineered solutions. Hazeldean Road, part of the Riverwalk Project near Pretoria East, is currently undergoing upgrades to not only reduce traffic congestion between The …
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