The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of Southern Africa hosted the Eskom Hot Dip Galvanizing Awards Evening on Friday the 31st August 2007 at Sky Raiders, Rand Airport. While Eskom continued to provide its valuable support as major sponsor of this event, four additional sponsors were secured, namely; Duplex Coatings, Galvrite Galvanising, Kingfield Equipment and Robor Galvanizers.

The winners of the 2007 Eskom Hot Dip Galvanizing Awards are as follows (listed according to categories):

2007 WINNER OF THE W.G.S. BARNETT TROPHY

ACRYLIC ART STREET LIGHTS – NASREC ROAD

This project consisted of the design and manufacture of architectural street light poles and luminaries, erected in Nasrec Road. The only access to SAFA House and the FNB Stadium is through Nasrec Road and it was vital to upgrade the surroundings in order for it to be more pedestrian-friendly in time for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. The entire structure was hot dip galvanized and powder coated, both for corrosion protection and aesthetic appeal. This is a new design in all aspects, the first of its kind in South Africa and has led to the development of a totally new concept in the street light industry.

Project Partners:
Developer / Owner:	Johannesburg Development Agency
Architect:	Majet Architects
Consulting Engineer:	Arcus Gibb Consulting Engineers
Project Manager:	P.D. Naidoo & Associates
Main Contractor:	Stefanutti & Bressan
Manufacturer:	Acrylic Art – Lighting & Pole Manufacturers
Sub-Contractor:	G-Ko Tech
Hot Dip Galvanizer:	Armco Galvanizers

Vintage Category - (Recognizes the successful use of hot dip galvanizing in applications that are 10 years or older)

Winner: FPT CITRUS PRE-COOLING FACILITY

Situated in the Port of Durban, this citrus pre-cooling facility was originally developed in 1985 by the South African Co-operative Citrus Exchange and is now being operated by Fresh Produce Terminals (FPT). Due to a change in pallet size, hot dip galvanized racking was installed in 1997 in order to support the top tier of pallets. Hot dip galvanizing is the only corrosion protection method that will withstand the varying levels of cold room humidity and temperatures. A site inspection of the 10 year old facility confirmed the excellent performance of the hot dip galvanized steel racking system.

Project Partners:
Current Client:	Fresh Produce Terminals
Designer / Project Manager:	Peet Potgieter
Contractor:	Elma Works (Pty) Ltd
Hot Dip Galvanizer:	Phoenix Galvanizing (Pty) Ltd

Duplex Coatings Category: - (Hot dip galvanizing plus an appropriate paint system, suited to the environment, aimed at longevity and / or aesthetics)

Winner: STANDARD BANK REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS

In September 2005 construction started on the new R266 million Standard Bank Regional Head Office Complex at Kingsmead Office Park in Durban. This move consolidated the banks scattered corporate facilities around the city and affirmed their commitment to the rejuvenation of the Durban CBD. The building consists of three elements; sandstone, glass and duplex coated steel. Specialized beams and spider-like fasteners facilitate the floor to ceiling glazing. Probably the most striking feature of the building is the large steel canopies, in the form of a number of trees. Hot dip galvanized steel grating panels provide security and natural light in the basement parkade.

Project Partners:
Client:	Standard Bank
Architect:	Elphick Proome Architects
Programming Consultant:	Key Projects
Contractor:	G. Liviero & Son Building (Pty) Ltd
Structural & Civil Engineers:	WSP
Quantity Surveyor:	FWJK Quantity Surveyors
Steel Fabricators:	Churchyard & Umpleby, Belrex & Classique Steelworx
Hot Dip Galvanizer:	Phoenix Galvanizing (Pty) Ltd and Voigt & Willecke Galvanizers

Research & Development / Innovation Category: - (Recognition is made to innovative design or novel procedures made to facilitate the improvement of the coating.)

Specail Commendation: D’LITES

Mild steel lamps which have been laser profiled in distinctly South African designs and hot dip galvanized. Mild steel provides a sturdy medium from a weight and stability point of view and is also fire resistant, a major consideration when dealing with domestic lighting. The product was designed to be hot dip galvanized from inception due to the designer’s fascination with the process. The weathering of the galvanized coating will be explained to consumers by way of a label, this will expand the general public’s knowledge of the hot dip galvanizing process.

Project Partners:
Developer / Owner:	MSB Design
Laser Cutting:	Laser Profiling & Saw Specialist
Hot Dip Galvanizer:	Phoenix Galvanizing Centrifuge (Pty) Ltd

Mining & Industrial Category:

Winner: SISHEN EXPANSION PROJECT

The hot dip galvanizing of conveyors and structural steel for the Sishen Iron Ore Expansion Project. This project was aimed at tripling the output of iron ore from the mine with 80% of production being destined for export. Hot dip galvanizing was specified by Kumba as the only corrosion control system capable of providing a maintenance free service life well in excess of 40 years. Furthermore, hot dip galvanizing was used in preference to the painted steelwork of the original plant, where maintenance was found to be problematical.

Project Partners:
Client:	Kumba Resources
Contractor:	Roymec (Pty) Ltd
Fabricator:	Tubular Technical Construction
Hot Dip Galvanizer:	Armco Galvanizers, Babcock Nthuthuko Powerlines (Pty) Ltd, Phoenix Galvanizing (Pty) Ltd and Robor Galvanizers

Architectural Category: (Recognizes important or highly visible projects and also durable architectural features)

Winner: TIED ARCH PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT CENTURY CITY

The prestigious Knightsbridge development required numerous canal crossings to provide access to the Knightsbridge Island. At this particular location it was decided to incorporate three existing piers that were a result of previous unfinished development in the area, into the new structure. The use of hot dip galvanized steel allowed the designers to achieve the desired elegance and impact required for the first tied arch pedestrian bridge constructed in the Western Cape.

Project Partners:
Developer / Owner:	Century City Property Developers
Architect:	Boogertman & Partners (Pretoria)
Specifier:	HHO Africa
Main Contractor:	Peak Projects
Specialist Subcontractors:	DLE Engineering
Hot Dip Galvanizer:	Cape Galvanising (Pty) Ltd & Galvatech (Pty) Ltd

Export Category:

Winner: QMM MINERAL SANDS

The manufacture, supply and erection of prefabricated buildings on the south eastern coast of Madagascar. For phase one of the project Fabricated Steel supplied a mine village consisting of accommodation, kitchen, recreation, laundry and medical facilities. The second phase consisted of the supply of 200 three-bedroom houses for accommodation on site, which are intended to be permanent and are designed to outlast the mine development. As a result of the remote site location and availability of construction materials and equipment, the designer decided on the use of pre-fabricated and hot dip galvanized steel.

Project Partners:
Developer / Owner:	QMM – Rio Tinto
Partner:	Universal Sodexho Afrique
Specifier:	Hatch Limited
Project Manager:	Fabricated Steel Manufacturing Co. (FSM)
Hot Dip Galvanizer:	Robor Galvanizers

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of Southern Africa would like to use this opportunity to thank Eskom, Duplex Coatings, Galvrite Galvanising, Kingfield Equipment and Robor Galvanizers for supporting this event and to congratulate the winners of the various categories. Thanks should also be extended to the members of the Association, without whom events such as the Awards Evening would not be possible.

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